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P447 HRB

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,635 mi
Last recorded48,635 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 HRB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 48,635 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened damage to rear of stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,491 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Slight oil leak from engine

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,927 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,152 miles

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2017 42,972 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,785 miles

number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,130 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,692 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,186 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 20,184 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,875 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 17,894 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 16,462 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,683 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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P447 HRB 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 87.5%.

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 P447 HRB, 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 P447 HRB registered?

P447 HRB is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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