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P838 NFL

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,374 mi
Last recorded17,374 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 NFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 May 2018 17,374 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,207 miles

Central Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,653 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 16,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,858 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,228 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,748 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Right hand clip on slightly loose

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,606 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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P838 NFL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P838 NFL, 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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P838 NFL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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