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P112 WGH

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,247 mi
Last recorded28,247 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 WGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,247 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 28,247 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,243 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 23,237 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 2,003 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,560 miles

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

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

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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P112 WGH is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 22,264 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 P112 WGH, 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 29 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 P112 WGH registered?

P112 WGH is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P112 WGH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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