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P795 UCW

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,918 mi
Last recorded35,918 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 UCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,918 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 35,918 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 33,269 miles

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

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

advise rear no plate light insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,807 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 31,798 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,565 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 305,658 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,911 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 28,876 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (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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P795 UCW is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P795 UCW, 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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P795 UCW is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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