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P683 DRB

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,208 mi
Last recorded42,208 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 DRB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 42,208 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Dec 2016 42,208 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,886 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,863 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Mar 2013 38,841 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,381 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 29,526 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,300 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 25,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,351 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 23,293 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,898 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,151 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
Full Kawasaki EX500-D3 reliability report

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P683 DRB is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P683 DRB, 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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P683 DRB is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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