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P196 EOL

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,961 mi
Last recorded43,961 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 EOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,961 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,358 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,631 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

advise number plate light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2011 28,627 miles

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

advise number plate light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,139 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,200 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 16,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 11,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,127 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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P196 EOL is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P196 EOL, 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 P196 EOL registered?

P196 EOL is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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