Kawasaki EX 500-D5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 498 cc

S45 BSFMOT history

S45 BSF is a red petrol Kawasaki EX 500-D5 first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 22,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
22,034 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 BSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
EX 500-D5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 BSF was last recorded at 22,034 miles on 9 May 2025, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2009: 16,355 miles, lower than 143,707 miles on 1 Feb 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
21,914 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,034 miles
  • 2024 – 21,914 miles
  • 2022 – 21,833 miles
  • 2021 – 21,258 miles
  • 2020 – 20,759 miles
  • 2019 – 20,240 miles
  • 2018 – 19,398 miles
  • 2012 – 19,374 miles
  • 2010 – 18,321 miles
  • 2009 – 16,355 miles
  • 2008 – 143,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,034 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively rubber cush drive worn/freeplay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with wheel raised

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Wheel alignment slightly misaligned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,034 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    22,034 miles
    Test number
    300483219938
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

  2. Pass21,914 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    21,914 miles
    Test number
    404187933973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass21,833 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    21,833 miles
    Test number
    632799739083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  4. Pass21,258 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    21,258 miles
    Test number
    430760182140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail21,250 miles (+491)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,250 miles
    Test number
    579021722430
    • MajorRear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass20,759 miles (+519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    20,759 miles
    Test number
    144776634095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass20,240 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    638170056196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively rubber cush drive worn/freeplay (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  8. Fail20,229 miles (+831)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,229 miles
    Test number
    360913747770
    • DangerousDrive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousDrive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively rubber cush drive worn/freeplay (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  9. Pass19,398 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    19,398 miles
    Test number
    170104917433
    • AdvisoryFront slight run out in front disc

  10. Pass19,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,374 miles
    Test number
    175763662160
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  11. Fail19,358 miles (+1,037)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,358 miles
    Test number
    968083162197
    • FailureDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  12. Fail18,321 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,321 miles
    Test number
    503627840153
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  13. Pass18,321 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,321 miles
    Test number
    513627440161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,355 miles (-127,352)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,355 miles
    Test number
    172994459022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,707 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,707 miles
    Test number
    280172838056
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

  16. Pass143,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    143,707 miles
    Test number
    791172838000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 BSF

Does S45 BSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S45 BSF expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S45 BSF?
The MOT on S45 BSF expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S45 BSF done?
S45 BSF was recorded at 22,034 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025.
Has S45 BSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 BSF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S45 BSF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S45 BSF find?
S45 BSF passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 advisory: drive chain slightly tight.

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