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P248 HMG

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,022 mi
Last recorded65,022 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 HMG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,912 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 63,223 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 61,108 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,969 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,103 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,811 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,186 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,881 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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P248 HMG is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 23,257 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 P248 HMG, 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 P248 HMG registered?

P248 HMG is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 5 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P248 HMG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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