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P683 NFL

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,025 mi
Last recorded25,025 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 NFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 25,025 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 24,717 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 24,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 24,358 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 23,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,196 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,620 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 22,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,309 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 22,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,291 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,924 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,753 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,587 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 16,587 miles

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

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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P683 NFL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P683 NFL, 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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P683 NFL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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