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P781 PHY

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,733 mi
Last recorded25,733 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 PHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,733 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 25,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Oct 2006 23,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 17,644 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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P781 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P781 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P781 PHY registered?

P781 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P781 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 PHY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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