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P130 TGX

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,434 mi
Last recorded39,434 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 TGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 37,639 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,250 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 36,226 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P130 TGX is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P130 TGX, 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 P130 TGX registered?

P130 TGX is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P130 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P130 TGX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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