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P829 KRX

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,695 mi
Last recorded18,695 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 KRX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 18,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 18,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 17,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 17,543 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 16,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,006 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,967 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 14,967 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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P829 KRX is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P829 KRX, 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 P829 KRX registered?

P829 KRX is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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