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P129 SAH

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,986 mi
Last recorded28,986 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 SAH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 28,986 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,217 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 26,217 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 26,202 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,985 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,411 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 18,395 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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P129 SAH is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P129 SAH, 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 P129 SAH registered?

P129 SAH is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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