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R831 FBJ

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,386 mi
Last recorded22,386 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 FBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,386 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 19,907 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 19,244 miles

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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R831 FBJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R831 FBJ, 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 R831 FBJ registered?

R831 FBJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R831 FBJ safe to buy?

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