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P825 EWL

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,384 mi
Last recorded27,384 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,384 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,299 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 20,299 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

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
Full Kawasaki EX500-D3 reliability report

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P825 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P825 EWL, 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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What year was P825 EWL registered?

P825 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P825 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P825 EWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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