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GN04 VVC

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,773 mi
Last recorded40,773 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 VVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 40,773 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 38,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 35,655 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 32,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 28,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 21,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 17,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 11,682 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 6,693 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 5,198 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 5,198 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 4,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 4,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 4,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 4,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 4,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 4,538 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 4,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 3,437 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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GN04 VVC is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GN04 VVC, 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

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What year was GN04 VVC registered?

GN04 VVC is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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