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R537 WND

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,571 mi
Last recorded43,571 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 WND
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 42,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 41,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,323 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,250 miles

Rear Slight play in Cush drive.

Rear Uneven tyre wear.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 33,237 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,302 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 29,297 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 29,297 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 21,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 19,901 miles

rear shock spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,819 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 44,849 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

frame and swinging arm very heavily corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2008 44,846 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007

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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R537 WND is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R537 WND, 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 R537 WND registered?

R537 WND is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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