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P133 YUD

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,079 mi
Last recorded33,079 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 YUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,079 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 33,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,800 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 32,800 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 30,087 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,144 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 29,144 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,756 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,614 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 27,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,578 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 YUD is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P133 YUD, 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 P133 YUD registered?

P133 YUD is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 2 November 1996.

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