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P374 CPM

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,279 mi
Last recorded33,279 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 CPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,279 miles

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

Exhaust noisy after market silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mono shock (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 33,255 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy after market silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mono shock (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,494 miles

front tyre perished between treads

Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,380 miles

rear tyre wall is showing signs of leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,186 miles

n/s/f indicator is taped up

Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,073 miles

Please be advised Chain links becoming rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,822 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 30,110 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,186 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 27,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 25,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 24,944 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 24,037 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2006 22,571 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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P374 CPM is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P374 CPM, 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 P374 CPM registered?

P374 CPM is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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