MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P533 OBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P533 OBU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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