MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,291 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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 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
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
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500-D5?
Based on 2,354 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R160 FPV?
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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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