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P228 XAG

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,339 mi
Last recorded18,339 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 XAG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 18,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 17,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 15,923 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 15,874 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 15,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 15,232 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 14,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 13,089 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 10,210 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 9,868 miles

play in clutch pivots

Pass 10 Aug 2016 9,158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 9,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,025 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 8,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 8,778 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 8,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 8,411 miles

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.

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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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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What year was P228 XAG registered?

P228 XAG is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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