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P169 BPL

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,909 mi
Last recorded14,909 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 BPL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 14,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 14,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 13,431 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 12,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,269 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 11,260 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 11,115 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,158 miles

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

slight cracks in front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 8,522 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 8,506 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2006 7,935 miles

front brake binding slightly

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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P169 BPL is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P169 BPL, 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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P169 BPL is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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