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P45 EHN

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,632 mi
Last recorded48,632 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 EHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 48,632 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 45,255 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 45,209 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,287 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,874 miles

Central Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,526 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,003 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,166 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 23,152 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

play in handlebar play in rear cush drive

Pass 13 May 2010 20,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 15,160 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 26 Feb 2007 11,429 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 11,414 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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P45 EHN is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P45 EHN, 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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P45 EHN is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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