CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ04 LUF

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Green Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156 mi
Last recorded156 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 LUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 156 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 5 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 12 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 15,546 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 15,322 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 15,101 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected very tight and notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

chain guard missing

clutch lever ball end missing

front mudguard has bolts missing but secure

n/s/f mirror loose

o/s/f foot plate ,bolt missing but secure

both front and rear tyre valves badly cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2017 9,330 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 8,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,684 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 6,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,597 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 5,100 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 5,015 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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
Full Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ04 LUF is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ04 LUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ04 LUF?

You can check the full history of FJ04 LUF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ04 LUF registered?

FJ04 LUF is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is FJ04 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ04 LUF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ04 LUF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ04 LUF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.