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P581 UHY

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,714 mi
Last recorded42,714 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 UHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,165 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

clutch and throttle cables rub slightly when steering turned lock to lock

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,501 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,847 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,338 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,310 miles

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

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

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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P581 UHY is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P581 UHY, 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 P581 UHY registered?

P581 UHY is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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