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S943 JRX

1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,593 mi
Last recorded25,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D521,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 JRX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 25,593 miles

Central Front Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering wiring (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jun 2019 154 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,967 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 24,967 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,976 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 23,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 20,725 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 20,725 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,811 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,739 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

headlamp kick up is to the right but is taped up to comply

throttle linkage is brocken at the twist grip

wiring around headstock is rubbing on bottom yoke

Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,538 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 17,533 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,365 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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S943 JRX is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S943 JRX, 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 S943 JRX registered?

S943 JRX is a 1998 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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