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P331 VAD

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,527 mi
Last recorded35,527 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 VAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,039 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,481 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,450 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,909 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 25,898 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

drive chain locking clip not fitted in rotation direction

front and rear tyres worn close to 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,651 miles

Nail in front tyre

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cuts in rear tyre tread.

rear fairings damaged at number plate & indicator fixings advise attention.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,762 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

rear swing arm rusty advise attention.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 22,727 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

rear swing arm rusty advise attention.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,466 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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P331 VAD is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P331 VAD, 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 P331 VAD registered?

P331 VAD is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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