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P613 VUD

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,154 mi
Last recorded46,154 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 VUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 46,154 miles

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

rear brake union damp with fluid no leak found at time of test

Fail 13 May 2017 44,012 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies No front brake light (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure rear caliper mounting plate not attached to swingarm. (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate light not functioning

Rear brake pads corroded rear

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Central Centre stand does not fully retract (could foul the ground or traffic calming humps)

Rear Exhaust system on both sides is fouling swingarm preventing rear suspension from articulating. Very dangerous.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,265 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 37,160 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,924 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 35,924 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,175 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2011 16,648 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 16,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,010 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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P613 VUD is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P613 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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P613 VUD is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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