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S924 KTH

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,559 mi
Last recorded18,559 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS924 KTH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,559 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 18,238 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,103 miles

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

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

rear tyre has been pluged

Fail 21 Aug 2007 18,100 miles

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 18,083 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

insecure side stand

rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,848 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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S924 KTH is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S924 KTH, 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 S924 KTH registered?

S924 KTH is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S924 KTH safe to buy?

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