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P698 CTF

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,782 mi
Last recorded21,782 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 CTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,782 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,194 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 20,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,162 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 19,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,032 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 17,028 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,061 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,517 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 6,827 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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P698 CTF is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P698 CTF, 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 P698 CTF registered?

P698 CTF is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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