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R160 FPV

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,291 mi
Last recorded2,291 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 FPV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 2,291 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 2,291 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 1,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 346 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,984 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

drive chain spring clip slightly worn/loose

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,161 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 42,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2010 42,068 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,925 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 41,909 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,772 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,525 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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R160 FPV is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R160 FPV, 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 R160 FPV registered?

R160 FPV is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R160 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 FPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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