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AU04 FOF

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,748 mi
Last recorded26,748 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 FOF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 26,748 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,892 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 25,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,758 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 21,315 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 21,299 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play sprocket carrier (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,301 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 18,679 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 18,361 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 16,843 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 16,843 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,840 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,000 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 12,000 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2007 3,394 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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AU04 FOF is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,279 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 AU04 FOF, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU04 FOF is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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