MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
REAR BRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
after market exhaust fitted
speedo cable route
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
after market exhaust fitted
speedo cable route
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?
Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 DSO is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 P171 DSO, 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 P171 DSO registered?
P171 DSO is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 27 March 1997.
Is P171 DSO safe to buy?
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