1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 0.5L Petrol · P894 DFL
1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 12/08/1996. Recorded mileage 10,532 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI EX500-D3
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 498cc
P894 DFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 10,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P894 DFL Mileage History
- 26/05/20238,876 mi
- 31/05/20238,877 mi+1 mi
- 11/05/20249,934 mi+1,057 mi
- 15/05/202510,532 mi+598 mi
- 15/05/202510,532 mi
Average of roughly 840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P894 DFL 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 1996 Kawasaki Ex500-D3 (P894 DFL) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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