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P878 HYC

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,053 mi
Last recorded28,053 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 HYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,053 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,244 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,735 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,054 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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P878 HYC is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P878 HYC, 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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How do I check the history of P878 HYC?

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What year was P878 HYC registered?

P878 HYC is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P878 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 HYC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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