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P793 VWO

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,307 mi
Last recorded21,307 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 VWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,307 miles

'Pass' light switch not working

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

ignition switch loose on mountings

number plate light not working

Fail 14 Sep 2010 21,307 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

'Pass' light switch not working

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

ignition switch loose on mountings

number plate light not working

Fail 25 Jul 2009 19,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

note brake test shows rear brake just made required reading for 25%= pass

Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,959 miles

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

note brake test shows rear brake just made required reading for 25%= pass

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,849 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,786 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 17,768 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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P793 VWO is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P793 VWO, 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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P793 VWO is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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