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P862 AFJ

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,438 mi
Last recorded32,438 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 AFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,438 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 30,610 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,460 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 26,459 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,174 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,520 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 15,466 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

steering head notchy restricted movement

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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P862 AFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P862 AFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P862 AFJ registered?

P862 AFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P862 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 AFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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