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P197 FNB

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,814 mi
Last recorded21,814 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 FNB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,814 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 21,814 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 19,533 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 19,496 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,889 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,351 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,988 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 15,613 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,076 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,326 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 13,524 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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P197 FNB is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 23,257 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P197 FNB, 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 P197 FNB registered?

P197 FNB is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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