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KAWASAKI EX500-D3

1997 · RED · PETROL · 42,714 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid

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MOT History — 18 tests · 13 passed · 5 failed

FAIL16 June 2021
42,714 mi
  • DANGEROUSFront Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MAJORRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MAJORRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Front Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar throttle grip insecure (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSBrake pipe leaking rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b))
  • MAJORRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASS25 July 2019
39,856 mi
  • ADVISORYRear sprocket carrier worn
FAIL24 July 2019
39,850 mi
  • ADVISORYRear sprocket carrier worn
  • MAJORFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASS4 June 2018
3,893 mi
FAIL2 June 2018
37,675 mi
  • DANGEROUSFront Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
PASS10 June 2017
36,065 mi
PASS28 June 2016
33,854 mi
  • ADVISORYDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  • ADVISORYDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  • ADVISORYRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
PASS12 June 2015
33,812 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
FAIL12 June 2015
33,812 mi
  • PRSOffside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
  • PRSRear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  • PRSRear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
  • ADVISORYRear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
PASS8 July 2013
33,780 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • ADVISORYRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  • USER ENTEREDno number plate light
PASS5 July 2012
33,619 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • ADVISORYRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
PASS4 July 2011
33,559 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDlower fairing rubbing exhaust
  • USER ENTEREDfront brake pipe kinked
PASS8 July 2010
32,933 mi
FAIL30 June 2010
32,933 mi
  • FAILFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  • FAILRear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
  • FAILExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
PASS29 September 2008
32,364 mi
PASS6 August 2007
32,105 mi
PASS5 March 2007
29,395 mi
PASS3 March 2006
20,356 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
KAWASAKI
Model
EX500-D3
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
498 cc
Year
1997
First registered
1997-08
MOT expiry
2021-01-24
Recorded mileage
42,714 mi

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