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P133 OLE

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,291 mi
Last recorded31,291 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 OLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,291 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 30,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 30,186 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,882 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

advise rear number plate light not working.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 29,098 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 27,059 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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P133 OLE is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P133 OLE, 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 P133 OLE registered?

P133 OLE is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P133 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 OLE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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