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P656 BDF

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,293 mi
Last recorded18,293 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 BDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 18,293 miles

Cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Cracking in sidewalls of rear tyre.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2020 18,281 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension rod likely to fail Suspension component seized,impairing free movement of suspension travel,unable to determine cause. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Cracking in sidewalls of rear tyre.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,510 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear susp/stiff

Pass 13 May 2014 16,118 miles

slight wear on front and rear discs

Pass 30 Jul 2009 15,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,541 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,313 miles

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

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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P656 BDF is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P656 BDF, 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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P656 BDF is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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