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S856 RUY

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,828 mi
Last recorded20,828 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 RUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,828 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

drive chain very dry

Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 14,003 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 14,003 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 13,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 12,319 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 12,319 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 10,489 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 10,489 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,399 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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S856 RUY is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S856 RUY, 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 S856 RUY registered?

S856 RUY is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S856 RUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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