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AY04 BFE

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,204 mi
Last recorded37,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 BFE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 37,204 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 37,204 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 37,136 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 33,393 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sprocket carrier has movement but nor excessive.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 31,795 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 31,795 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 30,213 miles

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 30,213 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 29,345 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 28,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 27,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

forks slightly pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light inop

Fail 6 Aug 2013 25,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 21,146 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2011 19,806 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 19,804 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,369 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 19,369 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,156 miles

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.

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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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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AY04 BFE is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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