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P721 ECF

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,797 mi
Last recorded53,797 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 ECF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 53,797 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,345 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 52,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,599 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,591 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,798 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight fluctuation from the rear brake (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable very tight tolerances between the left handle and the fuel tank (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,798 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear tyre is cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight fluctuation from the rear brake (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,013 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,559 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,258 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,047 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,066 miles

advise + Front right hand indicator lens is cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,466 miles

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

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 ECF is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P721 ECF, 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 P721 ECF registered?

P721 ECF is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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