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P865 AFJ

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,785 mi
Last recorded32,785 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 AFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,594 miles

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

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 30 May 2007 32,097 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 32,097 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,096 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 28,089 miles

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

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

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

advise throttle cables quite stiff,requires †lubrication/replacement.

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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P865 AFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P865 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.

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What year was P865 AFJ registered?

P865 AFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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