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P827 UMW

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,090 mi
Last recorded58,090 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 UMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,090 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 56,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,743 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,743 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,707 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,670 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,655 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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P827 UMW is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P827 UMW, 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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P827 UMW is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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