Kawasaki EX500-D3

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 498 cc

P169 BPLMOT history

P169 BPL is a red petrol Kawasaki EX500-D3 first used on 28 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 16,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
16,534 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P169 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
EX500-D3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
28 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P169 BPL was last recorded at 16,534 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,909 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,625 miles
Average per year
417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,534 miles
  • 2025 – 14,909 miles
  • 2024 – 14,017 miles
  • 2023 – 13,431 miles
  • 2022 – 12,049 miles
  • 2011 – 11,269 miles
  • 2010 – 11,115 miles
  • 2009 – 10,329 miles
  • 2008 – 9,158 miles
  • 2007 – 8,522 miles
  • 2006 – 7,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,534 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,534 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    16,534 miles
    Test number
    731824976371
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass14,909 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    14,909 miles
    Test number
    487562486815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,017 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    14,017 miles
    Test number
    917965741173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass13,431 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    13,431 miles
    Test number
    864872132384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,049 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    12,049 miles
    Test number
    536905531560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass11,269 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,269 miles
    Test number
    878187371080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail11,260 miles (+145)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,260 miles
    Test number
    538660671077
    • FailureRear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • FailureRear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  8. Pass11,115 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,115 miles
    Test number
    702500870016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,329 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    10,329 miles
    Test number
    160141859005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,158 miles (+636)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,158 miles
    Test number
    631755148024
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteSlight cracks in front tyre

  11. Pass8,522 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    8,522 miles
    Test number
    760910857043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail8,506 miles (+571)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,506 miles
    Test number
    303099727099
    • DangerousRoller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • DangerousSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • DangerousSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  13. Pass7,935 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    7,935 miles
    Test number
    190679906474
    • NoteFront brake binding slightly

Questions about P169 BPL

Does P169 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P169 BPL is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P169 BPL?
The MOT on P169 BPL is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P169 BPL done?
P169 BPL was recorded at 16,534 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 417 miles a year.
Has P169 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P169 BPL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on P169 BPL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P169 BPL find?
P169 BPL passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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