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P515 WBW

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,217 mi
Last recorded38,217 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 WBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,217 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 36,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 36,925 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 30,694 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 30,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,835 miles

Central Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,011 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 28,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,668 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,336 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,315 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,181 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,716 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 16,716 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P515 WBW is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P515 WBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P515 WBW registered?

P515 WBW is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P515 WBW safe to buy?

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