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P609 VUD

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,812 mi
Last recorded57,812 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 VUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 57,812 miles

Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 57,812 miles

Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 57,322 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 57,316 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) missing pad m missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 57,086 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 55,844 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,221 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 55,221 miles

Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 52,842 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 52,842 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 50,359 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,774 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,649 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,792 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 37,792 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2011 36,564 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 36,564 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2010 33,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,342 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,257 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,202 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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P609 VUD is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P609 VUD, 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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P609 VUD is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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