MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?
Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.
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P959 SBV is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 P959 SBV, 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 P959 SBV registered?
P959 SBV is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 13 September 1996.
Is P959 SBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P959 SBV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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