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DX03 JKE

2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,138 mi
Last recorded29,138 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D716,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 29,138 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 29,138 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 24,765 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 21,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,409 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 20,398 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,638 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 16,635 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

drive chain loose

Fail 16 Apr 2014 16,635 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,674 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 13,674 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2012 8,294 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 8,188 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 8,188 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,853 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 5,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 4,381 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?

Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 41
Drive chain excessively loose 41
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DX03 JKE is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 16,635 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-D7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 JKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX03 JKE is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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