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P598 URN

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,647 mi
Last recorded28,647 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 URN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 28,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 28,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 27,936 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,641 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 25,613 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Non-standard brake lever reduces brake lever span.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight links (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough Slight rumble sound (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre sidewall is splitting, reducing the strength of the bead security.

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 25,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,503 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 25,386 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,364 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

brake discs worn scored pitted

exh sistom has been repaired with paste

Pass 12 Jun 2010 25,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,908 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 20,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 17,368 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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P598 URN is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P598 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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P598 URN is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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