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P501 WBW

1996 Kawasaki Ex

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,234 mi
Last recorded36,234 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 WBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 36,234 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 36,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 35,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 34,131 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 34,119 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements too quiet (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 1,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 10,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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P501 WBW is a 1996 Kawasaki Ex in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P501 WBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P501 WBW registered?

P501 WBW is a 1996 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P501 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 WBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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