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P140 JVX

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,973 mi
Last recorded37,973 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 JVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,016 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,053 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 17,034 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 13,834 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 13,834 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,272 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,863 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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P140 JVX is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P140 JVX, 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 P140 JVX registered?

P140 JVX is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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