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P130 LSL

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,785 mi
Last recorded41,785 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 LSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 41,785 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 39,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 38,758 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 38,691 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,707 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,736 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 36,720 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted brake reaction bracket not in guide locator (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,494 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to cyl head (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,352 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey downpipe seal from cyl head (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 33,340 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey downpipe seal from cyl head (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,687 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 29,687 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 May 2007 29,285 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 29,285 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,573 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 26,573 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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P130 LSL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P130 LSL, 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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P130 LSL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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