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P349 FWL

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,845 mi
Last recorded41,845 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 FWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,845 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,769 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 40,748 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,094 miles

o/s + n/s exhausts have had a temporary repair

Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,223 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front brake is slightly binding

o/s+n/s exhausts have a temporary repair

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,421 miles

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

long travel on brake pedal

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,636 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 29,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,198 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,415 miles

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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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P349 FWL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P349 FWL, 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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P349 FWL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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