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P338 VWX

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,093 mi
Last recorded7,093 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 VWX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 7,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 7,091 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 7,046 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 7,016 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 7,016 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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P338 VWX is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P338 VWX, 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 P338 VWX registered?

P338 VWX is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P338 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 VWX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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