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P493 HNA

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,645 mi
Last recorded40,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 HNA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,645 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,464 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,818 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,752 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 32,742 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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P493 HNA is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P493 HNA, 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 P493 HNA registered?

P493 HNA is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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