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EU53 EWL

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,768 mi
Last recorded55,768 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 55,768 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,951 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 54,942 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 542,168 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,201 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,197 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 51,137 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,792 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,586 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,173 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 55,148 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,148 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 54,559 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,559 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 50,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 39,752 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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EU53 EWL is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EU53 EWL, 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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EU53 EWL is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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