MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?
Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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