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P866 KSP

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,232 mi
Last recorded25,232 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 KSP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2022 25,232 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 20,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,485 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Handlebar slightly bent

Rear Cracks in rear tyre sidewall

Side stand bent and spring weak.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 18,697 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 May 2013 18,020 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 17,629 miles

Front tyre perished

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,899 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 16,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,951 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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P866 KSP is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black 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 P866 KSP, 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 P866 KSP registered?

P866 KSP is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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