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P887 SRL

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,869 mi
Last recorded37,869 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 SRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,869 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,766 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,316 miles

FRONT FORK STANTIONS PITTED

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 37,316 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 25,973 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 25,966 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 23,764 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,148 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,085 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,913 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.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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P887 SRL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P887 SRL, 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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P887 SRL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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