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P533 OBU

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,848 mi
Last recorded17,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 OBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 17,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 17,838 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 17,838 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 17,246 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,542 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Jan 2013 15,542 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

L/H and R/H Front indicators insecurely mounted.

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2010 13,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 11,476 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 11,475 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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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P533 OBU is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P533 OBU, 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.

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What year was P533 OBU registered?

P533 OBU is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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