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AF03 BAU

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,823 mi
Last recorded10,823 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 BAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 10,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 10,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 10,309 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 9,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 9,491 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 8,579 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 8,579 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 7,129 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 4,156 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 3,685 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 3,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,077 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500 E10?

Based on 1,601 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
suspension movement is excessively stiff 14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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AF03 BAU is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,721 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 BAU registered?

AF03 BAU is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 BAU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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