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YAZ 2078

1999 Kawasaki Ex

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,825 mi
Last recorded39,825 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAZ 2078
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 39,825 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 39,819 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2024 35,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 28,374 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 28,373 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 25,523 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock bush and mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 25,523 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock bush and mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 24,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 23,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 22,033 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 19,002 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 24 Jan 2017 17,304 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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YAZ 2078 is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAZ 2078, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YAZ 2078 registered?

YAZ 2078 is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is YAZ 2078 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAZ 2078 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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