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S737 BFA

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,851 mi
Last recorded17,851 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 BFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 17,851 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 17,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 17,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 17,092 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 16,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 15,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear foot brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Aug 2018 15,689 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 15,567 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,210 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,690 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 14,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 14,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 14,031 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2010 13,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2009 13,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,951 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,228 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

speedometer not illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2005 11,956 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500-D5?

Based on 2,354 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
Drive chain excessively loose 23
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S737 BFA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 21,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S737 BFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S737 BFA registered?

S737 BFA is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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