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BJ03 EOL

2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,305 mi
Last recorded31,305 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E917,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 EOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,305 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 31,023 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,883 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 29,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 29,284 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,025 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 May 2016 28,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,198 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear wheel bearing has slight free play in one spot

Fail 28 May 2015 28,193 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 May 2014 27,632 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 25,449 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 25,449 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,344 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,113 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 21,048 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perishing

slight play at front wheel

Fail 29 Apr 2010 17,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre perishing

slight play at front wheel

Pass 8 May 2009 14,451 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 May 2009 14,451 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 May 2008 9,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 7,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 7,078 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2006 6,614 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500 E9?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
928
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
Drive chain excessively loose 14
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BJ03 EOL is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 17,337 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 EX500 E9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 EOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500 E9 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki EX500 E9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 EOL is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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