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G4 ABK

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,570 mi
Last recorded45,570 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 ABK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 45,570 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 44,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 44,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 44,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 44,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 44,149 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe to silencer joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock brake lever hitting offside mirror when steering left (2.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,231 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,313 miles

Drive chain slightly tight stiff links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 42,313 miles

Drive chain slightly tight stiff links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,359 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 41,326 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,201 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 41,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 39,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,772 miles

rear cush drive slightly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,091 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,398 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,404 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 5,115 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,630 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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G4 ABK is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G4 ABK, 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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G4 ABK is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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