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R604 AMX

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,410 mi
Last recorded27,410 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 AMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,410 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,613 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 22,612 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,769 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 20,769 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,991 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R604 AMX is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R604 AMX, 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 R604 AMX registered?

R604 AMX is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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