MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
number plate light inop
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
rear cush drive worn
slight free play in steering head bearings
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?
Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P318 FBL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P318 FBL, 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 P318 FBL registered?
P318 FBL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 April 1997.
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