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R329 EEX

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,253 mi
Last recorded19,253 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 EEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,253 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 19,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,994 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 18,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,961 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 18,961 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,869 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,812 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,587 miles

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

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

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

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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R329 EEX is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R329 EEX, 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 R329 EEX registered?

R329 EEX is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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