1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 0.5L Petrol · R326 DBD
1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 88,650 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI EX500-D3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 498cc
R326 DBD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2021
- 88,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R326 DBD Mileage History
- 04/05/200614,351 mi
- 28/04/200718,914 mi+4,563 mi
- 04/05/200719,015 mi+101 mi
- 18/04/200824,383 mi+5,368 mi
- 29/05/200824,988 mi+605 mi
- 16/05/200930,236 mi+5,248 mi
- 16/05/200930,242 mi+6 mi
- 21/05/201036,151 mi+5,909 mi
- 21/05/201141,432 mi+5,281 mi
- 19/05/20120 mi-41,432 mi
- 18/05/201353,316 mi+53,316 mi
- 31/05/201353,316 mi
- 14/05/201458,638 mi+5,322 mi
- 14/05/201458,638 mi
- 05/05/201562,496 mi+3,858 mi
- 09/05/201562,503 mi+7 mi
- 30/04/201666,989 mi+4,486 mi
- 07/05/201666,989 mi
- 12/05/201771,597 mi+4,608 mi
- 04/05/201876,095 mi+4,498 mi
- 11/05/201980,618 mi+4,523 mi
- 28/05/202084,553 mi+3,935 mi
- 09/07/202188,628 mi+4,075 mi
- 28/07/202188,650 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 4,877 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R326 DBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Ex500-D3 (R326 DBD) between May 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))”.
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