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R465 HNL

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,466 mi
Last recorded11,466 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 HNL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2022 11,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 10,289 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 9,912 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 9,717 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 9,409 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 9,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 8,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 8,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 8,072 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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R465 HNL 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 100%.

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 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 R465 HNL, 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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What year was R465 HNL registered?

R465 HNL is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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