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P391 LCA

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,745 mi
Last recorded19,745 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 LCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 19,745 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,768 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

replaced spring clip on drive chain as it was missing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 18,768 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

replaced spring clip on drive chain as it was missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 16,550 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 16,550 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,430 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 16,430 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,736 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 13,680 miles

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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P391 LCA is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P391 LCA, 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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What year was P391 LCA registered?

P391 LCA is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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