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P909 KWE

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,307 mi
Last recorded17,307 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 KWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,307 miles

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

Centre Rear SHOCK STIFF

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 17,307 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Centre Rear SHOCK STIFF

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

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

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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P909 KWE is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P909 KWE, 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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What year was P909 KWE registered?

P909 KWE is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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