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R792 YNG

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,029 mi
Last recorded15,029 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 YNG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 14,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 14,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 14,133 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,344 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 13,327 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

reg plate loos

Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,095 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 13,052 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 110,900 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 110,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,987 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 10,916 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 10,916 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 10,592 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 10,070 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 10,066 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R792 YNG is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R792 YNG, 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 R792 YNG registered?

R792 YNG is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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