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P663 NVW

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,446 mi
Last recorded48,446 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 NVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 47,931 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,843 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,321 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 45,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 45,665 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 44,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,121 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 42,474 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired left hand front (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 42,474 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil left hand (2.3.3)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired left hand front (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 41,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 May 2014 40,615 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 39,881 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 39,359 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,875 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 38,875 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2010 38,355 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 37,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 May 2008 37,367 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,415 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,868 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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P663 NVW is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P663 NVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P663 NVW registered?

P663 NVW is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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