MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,519 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork seals (2.3.3)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit just meets legal limit 1.5mm (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit just meets legal limit 1.5mm (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork seals (2.3.3)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit just meets legal limit 1.5mm (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit just meets legal limit 1.5mm (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear swinging arm corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
rear swinging arm corroded
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
slight play on rear suspension links
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
slight play on rear suspension links
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?
Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P271 YTY is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P271 YTY, 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 P271 YTY registered?
P271 YTY is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 15 February 1997.
Is P271 YTY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P271 YTY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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