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P642 PGP

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,092 mi
Last recorded35,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 PGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,948 miles

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

drive chain dry in operation

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,115 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,831 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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P642 PGP is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P642 PGP, 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 P642 PGP registered?

P642 PGP is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P642 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 PGP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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