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P713 UNS

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,169 mi
Last recorded35,169 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 UNS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,169 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

engine oil level very low.

front fender slightly insecure.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,464 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

indicator switch is slightly damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2015 30,451 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,502 miles

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

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

cooling fan siezed

Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,051 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,282 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,993 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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P713 UNS is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P713 UNS, 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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P713 UNS is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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