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P271 YTY

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,519 mi
Last recorded30,519 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 YTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,519 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 19,911 miles

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2016 19,911 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 16,512 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,327 miles

rear swinging arm corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 16,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear swinging arm corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 15,892 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 14,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 21 May 2010 14,804 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 May 2009 14,128 miles

slight play on rear suspension links

Fail 26 May 2009 14,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight play on rear suspension links

Fail 28 May 2008 12,645 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 28 May 2008 12,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2007

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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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.

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