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DK53 WYY

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,937 mi
Last recorded46,937 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 WYY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 46,937 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion N/S fork leg misting (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 46,937 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion N/S fork leg misting (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 42,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,362 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 38,906 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 32,269 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 31,910 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 27,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,733 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Jun 2008 18,733 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Mar 2007 15,196 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 15,196 miles

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

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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DK53 WYY is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DK53 WYY, 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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DK53 WYY is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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