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P26 YNW

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,590 mi
Last recorded42,590 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 YNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2016 42,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,376 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,823 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,816 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,466 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,324 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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P26 YNW is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P26 YNW, 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 P26 YNW registered?

P26 YNW is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P26 YNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 YNW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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