Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 car check
Is the Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 reliable? We analysed 1,601 real MOT tests across 130 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and suspension movement is excessively stiff. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Ex 500 E10.
Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Ex 500 E10. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 61 | 80.3% | 6,279 | 14,954 | 25,178 |
| 2004 | 584 | 82.5% | 6,660 | 13,279 | 21,608 |
| 2003 | 911 | 83.3% | 7,280 | 12,721 | 23,373 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 Last?
Based on 130 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Ex 500 E10
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.3% MOT pass rate from 911 tests
80.3% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.3% across 911 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 THIS CAR | 83.3% | 1,601 | 13,166 mi | 23 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-6R | 81.7% | 204,826 | 19,965 mi | 31 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-9R | 83.7% | 103,150 | 22,736 mi | 32 yrs |
| Kawasaki ER5 | 81.2% | 65,763 | 22,023 mi | 30 yrs |
| BMW X5 M50I Auto | 86.8% | 1,543 | 30,356 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kawasaki Ex 500 E10Should you buy a used Kawasaki Ex 500 E10?
The Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.3% across 1,601 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (15 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (14), and suspension movement is excessively stiff (14). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 owner drives around 814 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.