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S790 XNC

1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,429 mi
Last recorded59,429 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D524,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 XNC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,429 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,169 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork leg (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 59,165 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork leg (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,912 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,912 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,652 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 48,641 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,579 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 43,571 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 43,360 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,650 miles

slight binding on rear brake

Fail 6 Sep 2011 37,565 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,482 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 32,456 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Inner Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,957 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,957 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,584 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,584 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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S790 XNC is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 24,806 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S790 XNC, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S790 XNC is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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