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CN04 TXF

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

22,798 mi
Last recorded22,798 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 TXF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 22,798 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front handle bar slightly bent

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 17,222 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front handle bar slightly loose

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/17 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 17,210 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose and very dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front handle bar slightly loose

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/17 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 11,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 6,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 6,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 6,661 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 6,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 6,616 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 6,495 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 6,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 5,973 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 5,919 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 5,919 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 5,768 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 5,644 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 5,415 miles

Offside Rear Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 5,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 5,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 5,077 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 5,077 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2009 4,924 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 4,924 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2008 4,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 3,493 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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CN04 TXF is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CN04 TXF, 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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CN04 TXF is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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