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R45 TFC

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,831 mi
Last recorded30,831 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 TFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 30,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 30,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,902 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 29,704 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2017 29,411 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 28,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 28,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 16,845 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,845 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 16,843 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,991 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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R45 TFC is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R45 TFC, 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 R45 TFC registered?

R45 TFC is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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