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FX53 DKO

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,335 mi
Last recorded18,335 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 DKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,335 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 18,335 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 12,800 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,923 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 9,923 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,819 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 9,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 7,145 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 6,097 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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FX53 DKO is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX53 DKO, 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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FX53 DKO is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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