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P597 URN

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,772 mi
Last recorded23,772 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 URN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 23,772 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,549 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 22,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 21,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 19,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,002 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,053 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 16,053 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,957 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,111 miles

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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P597 URN is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 23,257 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 P597 URN, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P597 URN is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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