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P627 OFS

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,145 mi
Last recorded33,145 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 OFS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,145 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 32,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,971 miles

front tyre ii perrished

Pass 9 May 2013 24,984 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 24,931 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

oil from fork seals leaking onto front brake pads

Pass 1 May 2012 22,450 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 22,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 21,478 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,478 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,819 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,139 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 16,097 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,962 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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P627 OFS is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 22,264 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 P627 OFS, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P627 OFS registered?

P627 OFS is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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