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P58 RMJ

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,657 mi
Last recorded25,657 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 RMJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2008 25,657 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 22,880 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 22,880 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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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P58 RMJ is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P58 RMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P58 RMJ registered?

P58 RMJ is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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