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R826 NRD

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,428 mi
Last recorded23,428 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 NRD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,428 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,514 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,514 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,574 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,620 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,493 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 18,493 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,502 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 14,502 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,201 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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R826 NRD is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R826 NRD, 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 R826 NRD registered?

R826 NRD is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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