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P553 GTF

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,972 mi
Last recorded7,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 GTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 7,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 7,831 miles

Rear rear tyre has stepping in tread and is perished slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2023 7,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 5,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 3,826 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 3,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 3,538 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 3,538 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 2,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 2,222 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 1,922 miles

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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P553 GTF is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P553 GTF, 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 P553 GTF registered?

P553 GTF is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P553 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 GTF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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