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P358 DPY

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,492 mi
Last recorded35,492 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 DPY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,830 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 34,830 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,635 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 24,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,000 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 21,979 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 20,735 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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P358 DPY is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P358 DPY, 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 P358 DPY registered?

P358 DPY is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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