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R397 EHB

1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,156 mi
Last recorded39,156 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D319,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 EHB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,156 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,583 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 37,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,215 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 35,215 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,045 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,329 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,455 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?

Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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R397 EHB is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 19,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R397 EHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R397 EHB is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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