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A12 ERK

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,607 mi
Last recorded17,607 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ERK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 13,483 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 13,483 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 12,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,482 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 11,482 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 11,489 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,525 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,510 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 9,504 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,309 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?

Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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A12 ERK is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 23,257 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 EX500-D3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 ERK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 ERK registered?

A12 ERK is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A12 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 ERK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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