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P304 FBL

1997 Kawasaki Ex

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,926 mi
Last recorded17,926 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 FBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 17,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 16,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 14,759 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 14,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 13,827 miles

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

front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2021 13,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe collector piece. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable Advise renewal. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyre starting to perish/several small cuts.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 13,405 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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P304 FBL is a 1997 Kawasaki Ex in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P304 FBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P304 FBL is a 1997 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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