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P227 HDP

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,237 mi
Last recorded32,237 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 HDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,237 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

frame and swinging arm rusty condition rear brake travel long

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight wear in both handle bar leaver pivots and rear suspension pivot bush

Fail 16 Jun 2006 27,616 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P227 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P227 HDP, 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 P227 HDP registered?

P227 HDP is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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