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P171 DSO

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,686 mi
Last recorded40,686 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 DSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 40,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,128 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,752 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 37,573 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 36,008 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,230 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 35,203 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,471 miles

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

REAR BRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,518 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 29,518 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,114 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 29,100 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,257 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,857 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 26,857 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 24,324 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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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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P171 DSO is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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