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P773 PHY

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,768 mi
Last recorded37,768 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 PHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,768 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 37,768 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 35,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,981 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,923 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,603 miles

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

front engine mount rubbers starting to perish

Fail 9 Jul 2013 12,603 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

front engine mount rubbers starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,248 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,802 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 21,230 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,158 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,982 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,484 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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P773 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P773 PHY, 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 P773 PHY registered?

P773 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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