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P588 GNV

1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,380 mi
Last recorded40,380 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D323,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 GNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,046 miles

Advise rear tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,490 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,231 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 29,231 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2010 27,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,154 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,812 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 19,961 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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P588 GNV is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P588 GNV, 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 P588 GNV registered?

P588 GNV is a 1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P588 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 GNV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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