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P161 BPB

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,706 mi
Last recorded27,706 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 BPB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,706 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 27,706 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,479 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,736 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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P161 BPB is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P161 BPB, 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 P161 BPB registered?

P161 BPB is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P161 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 BPB 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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