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P586 MRK

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,478 mi
Last recorded79,478 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 MRK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,478 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 79,478 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,564 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 37,561 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

slight play fron handbars - brake side

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,784 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,762 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

belly pan loose

cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,980 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

cush drive has play in it

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,062 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 30,062 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Chain and sprockets require cleaning

Pass 25 Jan 2006 27,158 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 27,158 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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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P586 MRK is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P586 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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P586 MRK is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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