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P585 MRK

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,628 mi
Last recorded5,628 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 MRK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 5,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 5,491 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 5,178 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 5,177 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P585 MRK is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P585 MRK, 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 P585 MRK registered?

P585 MRK is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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