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P886 MVV

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

32,965 mi
Last recorded32,965 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 MVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,965 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 32,943 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,240 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 28,240 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,282 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

advise near side chain adjuster plate broken †tyre presures were low

Fail 16 Jun 2006 26,282 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

advise near side chain adjuster plate broken †tyre presures were low

Fail 13 Jun 2006 26,231 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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P886 MVV is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P886 MVV, 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 P886 MVV registered?

P886 MVV is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P886 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 MVV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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