MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
chain and sprockets worn
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?
Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P827 XLJ is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P827 XLJ, 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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What year was P827 XLJ registered?
P827 XLJ is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P827 XLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P827 XLJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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