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P837 KND

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

29,412 mi
Last recorded29,412 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 KND
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2012 29,412 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,618 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 28,618 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,431 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,431 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,953 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 26,953 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,306 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,220 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 251,218 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Rear Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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P837 KND is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P837 KND, 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 P837 KND registered?

P837 KND is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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