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R843 MRU

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,015 mi
Last recorded32,015 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 MRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 May 2015 32,015 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 May 2014 27,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 24,260 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 20,979 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2011 19,610 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,790 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,414 miles

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

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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R843 MRU is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R843 MRU, 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 R843 MRU registered?

R843 MRU is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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