MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front discs showing fluctuation on roller brake test (1.2.1 (e))
Front front brakes juddering
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose drive chain loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive rubbers worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front left handle bar bent
Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear brake showing slight fluctuation on roller brake test (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Sprocket carrier has movement but nor excessive.
Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
forks slightly pitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
number plate light inop
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
number plate light inop
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500 E10?
Based on 1,601 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY04 BFE is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AY04 BFE, 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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What year was AY04 BFE registered?
AY04 BFE is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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