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P48 KFM

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,597 mi
Last recorded14,597 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 KFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,597 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 14,597 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 12,596 miles

Slight play in rear drive sprocket.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,273 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 11,273 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 May 2008 11,238 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

plug in rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,676 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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P48 KFM is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P48 KFM, 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 P48 KFM registered?

P48 KFM is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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