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R527 DDX

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,084 mi
Last recorded24,084 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 DDX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2009 24,084 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Oil leak

insecure wiring under seat & around fronts forks

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,084 miles

Oil leak

insecure wiring under seat & around fronts forks

Fail 14 Mar 2009 24,034 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,403 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R527 DDX is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R527 DDX, 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 R527 DDX registered?

R527 DDX is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R527 DDX safe to buy?

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