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R29 AEW

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,089 mi
Last recorded70,089 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 AEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,089 miles

exhaust frontpipe repaid still has slight blow but not to excess

Fail 23 Aug 2011 70,032 miles

Offside Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,227 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 66,227 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,418 miles

Offside Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,049 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 63,045 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,451 miles

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

play in cush drive

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,239 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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R29 AEW is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R29 AEW, 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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R29 AEW is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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