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P460 NVM

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,285 mi
Last recorded24,285 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 NVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 24,285 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 23,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 23,675 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,855 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,782 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,771 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 16,877 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 16,864 miles

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

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 15,492 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 15,492 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 10,817 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 9,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 6,554 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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P460 NVM is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red 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 P460 NVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P460 NVM registered?

P460 NVM is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P460 NVM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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