MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))
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))
slight oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to cyl head (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey downpipe seal from cyl head (7.1.1b)
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)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
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)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
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?
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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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