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P721 XBV

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,360 mi
Last recorded52,360 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 XBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2023 52,360 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front both tyres older than 10 years old

Pass 19 May 2018 50,298 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,707 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,844 miles

Centre Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,442 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,013 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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P721 XBV is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

P721 XBV is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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