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GK03 FHX

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,799 mi
Last recorded22,799 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 FHX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,799 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 22,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 22,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 22,129 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 22,109 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,418 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 16,851 miles

clutch lever damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2011 14,568 miles

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

belly pan loose

clutch lever broken

Pass 17 Nov 2010 12,657 miles

chain loose

clutch lever broken

front tyre wearing out of shape

play in rear shock asorber bush

rear sprocket carrier rubbers worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,587 miles

front tyre perishing in tread

offside mirror security

rear number plate security

rear sprocket carrier security

clutch lever damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2009 11,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

clutch lever damaged

front tyre perishing in tread

offside mirror security

rear number plate security

rear sprocket carrier security

Fail 21 Nov 2008 10,813 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,813 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 9,357 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 9,357 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 6,748 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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GK03 FHX is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK03 FHX, 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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What year was GK03 FHX registered?

GK03 FHX is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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