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FD03 XYN

2003 Kawasaki Ex

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,278 mi
Last recorded49,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XYN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,278 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 49,248 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2024 47,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 45,428 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 44,730 miles

Front tyre cracking

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 44,098 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 43,619 miles

Front side fairings slightly loose

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 42,847 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 42,847 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,410 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 41,410 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,204 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 May 2015 35,863 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 35,863 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,119 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 26,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,088 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 19,828 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,422 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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FD03 XYN is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 XYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD03 XYN is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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