MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?
Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R397 EHB is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 19,777 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 R397 EHB, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R397 EHB is a 1998 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R397 EHB safe to buy?
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