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P656 PGP

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,049 mi
Last recorded23,049 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 PGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,859 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 May 2015 22,796 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,755 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,383 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 22,217 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,781 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 21,439 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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P656 PGP is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P656 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 P656 PGP registered?

P656 PGP is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P656 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 PGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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