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P731 RYH

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,989 mi
Last recorded55,989 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 RYH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 55,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 53,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,557 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 50,271 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 49,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,053 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 49,053 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,014 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,533 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,617 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,849 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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P731 RYH is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 P731 RYH, 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 P731 RYH registered?

P731 RYH is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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