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DK04 HGP

2004 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,978 mi
Last recorded16,978 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 16,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 15,381 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 13,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 12,976 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 12,781 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 11,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 6,880 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 6,880 miles

Rear Brake Fluid Level low

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 6,840 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 6,655 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 6,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

head stock bearrins need adjustins they find a grove advise slight play in bottom bushes in suspension adviised customer

Pass 29 Jul 2014 6,381 miles

rear tyre worn

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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DK04 HGP is a 2004 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DK04 HGP, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki EX500 E9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK04 HGP is a 2004 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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