MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,997 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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headstock bearings slightly too tight
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
LED idicatorsat rear deteriorated
steering head bearings slightly notchy
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear cush drive rubbers worn
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Tight spot on chain
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?
Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R962 TLY is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R962 TLY, 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 R962 TLY registered?
R962 TLY is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 5 September 1997.
Is R962 TLY safe to buy?
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