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P58 CTH

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,389 mi
Last recorded58,389 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 CTH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,389 miles

small tail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,250 miles

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

play in rear sprocket bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,746 miles

Number plate light not working.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Slight play in cush drive/bearings.

Throttle slightly holding up on R/H lock.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,049 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front mudguard damaged.

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

L/H front mudguard mount broken on fork leg.

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

R/H bar end weight missing.

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 39,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front mudguard damaged.

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

L/H front mudguard mount broken on fork leg.

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

R/H bar end weight missing.

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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
Full Kawasaki EX500-D3 reliability report

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P58 CTH 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 87.5%.

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 P58 CTH, 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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P58 CTH is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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