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P446 WBO

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,237 mi
Last recorded7,237 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 WBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 7,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 2,767 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 2,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 2,360 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 1,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 1,509 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 1,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 1,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 1,397 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 1,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 1,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 1,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 1,012 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 476 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 457 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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P446 WBO is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P446 WBO, 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 P446 WBO registered?

P446 WBO is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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