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R730 RVJ

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,087 mi
Last recorded56,087 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 RVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 56,087 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose on bar

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside handlebar possibly bent

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector patially obscured

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,231 miles

Nail in rear tyre

outer brake hose sleeve splitting

side stand pivot worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,787 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,635 miles

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,990 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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R730 RVJ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R730 RVJ, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R730 RVJ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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