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P716 XAG

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,411 mi
Last recorded7,411 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 XAG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 7,411 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 7,406 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 298 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 2 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 1 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

speedo drive not securely fixed

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,035 miles

NS mirror insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,567 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 19,925 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2008 13,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,377 miles

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

front brake small binding

Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,573 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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P716 XAG is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P716 XAG, 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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What year was P716 XAG registered?

P716 XAG is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 29 July 1997.

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