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P119 VWL

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,984 mi
Last recorded37,984 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 VWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 37,984 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,932 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 32,925 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,700 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 27,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,494 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 12,093 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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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P119 VWL is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P119 VWL, 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 P119 VWL registered?

P119 VWL is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P119 VWL shows 9 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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