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P959 SBV

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,654 mi
Last recorded45,654 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 SBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 45,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 45,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 45,013 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 44,749 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 44,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,716 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,692 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,572 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,064 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 40,659 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 39,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 32,451 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,451 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,746 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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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.

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