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P721 BPF

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,158 mi
Last recorded51,158 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 BPF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,158 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 51,158 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,700 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 50,663 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front disc pads worn unevenly

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,981 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 49,981 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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P721 BPF is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P721 BPF, 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 P721 BPF registered?

P721 BPF is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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