1997 Kawasaki EX 0.5L Petrol · P304 FBL
1997 Kawasaki EX (0.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 17,926 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI EX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P304 FBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 17,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P304 FBL Mileage History
- 15/06/202213,827 mi
- 11/12/202314,758 mi+931 mi
- 05/02/202414,759 mi+1 mi
- 01/02/202516,766 mi+2,007 mi
- 05/03/202617,926 mi+1,160 mi
Average of roughly 1,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P304 FBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Ex (P304 FBL) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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