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P305 EAS

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,067 mi
Last recorded17,067 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 EAS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 17,067 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 17,053 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 17,053 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 17,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 17,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 16,986 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 16,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 16,841 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,804 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,751 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,534 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,013 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,858 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

cush drive slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2010 15,336 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear cush drive worn

Pass 14 May 2009 141,994 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

cush drive on rear sprocket slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,866 miles

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

cush drive slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,923 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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P305 EAS is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 23,257 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 P305 EAS, 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 30 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 P305 EAS registered?

P305 EAS is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P305 EAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 EAS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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