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P894 DFL

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

10,532 mi
Last recorded10,532 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 DFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 10,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 10,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2024 9,934 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 8,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2023 8,876 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 8,123 miles

Both tyres are perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 7,973 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 7,486 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 6,551 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 6,540 miles

Front brake in need of service.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 6,531 miles

Front brake requires service

Fail 23 Jul 2016 6,531 miles

Front brake requires service

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 6,509 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 6,470 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 6,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,409 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 6,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 6,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 6,295 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 6,289 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 6,086 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 5,860 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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P894 DFL is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P894 DFL, 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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P894 DFL is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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