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P318 FBL

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,756 mi
Last recorded42,756 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 FBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,756 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 42,684 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,234 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 29,392 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,392 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 25,714 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 25,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,291 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 25,291 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,586 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 22,586 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,020 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 22,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,865 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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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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P318 FBL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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