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P23 NOR

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,538 mi
Last recorded38,538 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 NOR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 38,482 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 38,482 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb Changed at Test Station. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,003 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre starting to go out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,920 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,890 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,881 miles

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

throttle action slightly stiff

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,670 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 21,670 miles

Centre Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P23 NOR is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P23 NOR, 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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P23 NOR is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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