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P63 UDD

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,699 mi
Last recorded22,699 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 UDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,197 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 22,197 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 21,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 18,788 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 18,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 18,746 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 18,742 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,512 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 18,512 miles

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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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P63 UDD is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P63 UDD, 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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What year was P63 UDD registered?

P63 UDD is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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