MOT Status
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18,339 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
play in clutch pivots
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?
Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P228 XAG is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 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 P228 XAG, 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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How do I check the history of P228 XAG?
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What year was P228 XAG registered?
P228 XAG is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 July 1997.
Is P228 XAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P228 XAG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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