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P138 ONV

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,339 mi
Last recorded35,339 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 ONV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,339 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 30,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,177 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 30,177 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 30,147 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,054 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 28,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,230 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,974 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 24,974 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,734 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,445 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Sep 2006 22,445 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,685 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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P138 ONV is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P138 ONV, 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 P138 ONV registered?

P138 ONV is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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