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P193 MBF

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,251 mi
Last recorded30,251 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 MBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 30,251 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 22,570 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 20,818 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 20,818 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 18,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,510 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 14,067 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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P193 MBF 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 P193 MBF, 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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P193 MBF is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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