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P798 WOU

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

48,135 mi
Last recorded48,135 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 WOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,135 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front mudguard loose

Fail 26 Oct 2009 41,227 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,227 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,281 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 35,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 35,279 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,279 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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P798 WOU is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P798 WOU, 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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P798 WOU is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 19 July 1997.

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