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P177 EOL

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,255 mi
Last recorded22,255 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 EOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 22,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 22,168 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 21,916 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 21,680 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 21,162 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 20,402 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2011 20,400 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 20,002 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 19,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 18,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,168 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 17,154 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,287 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 14,286 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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.

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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P177 EOL is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 23,257 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 P177 EOL, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P177 EOL is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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