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R815 GFR

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,831 mi
Last recorded13,831 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 GFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 13,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,333 miles

slight roughness in head bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 12,229 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 12,214 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,240 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,743 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 8,742 miles

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

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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R815 GFR 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 R815 GFR, 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 R815 GFR registered?

R815 GFR is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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