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P301 UWP

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,383 mi
Last recorded34,383 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 UWP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 34,383 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 34,365 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 22,508 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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P301 UWP is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P301 UWP, 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 P301 UWP registered?

P301 UWP is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P301 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 UWP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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