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R580 YAV

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,196 mi
Last recorded19,196 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 YAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,196 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2011 17,444 miles

Advise Rear Number Plate Bulb

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 17,444 miles

Advise Rear Number Plate Bulb

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 13,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,403 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 13,403 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,695 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 11,596 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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R580 YAV is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R580 YAV, 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 R580 YAV registered?

R580 YAV is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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