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CN53 HFT

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,373 mi
Last recorded26,373 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 HFT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 26,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 26,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 25,624 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 25,364 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 24,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 24,348 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 24,297 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 23,748 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 23,717 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 23,717 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 23,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 21,585 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,400 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 7,259 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 1,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 1,856 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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CN53 HFT is a 2003 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 94.1%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN53 HFT, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN53 HFT is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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