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GN53 NNB

2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,905 mi
Last recorded24,905 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E917,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NNB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,905 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 24,905 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,129 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,320 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 20,315 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 May 2011 15,749 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 15,749 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 5,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2008 5,325 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2008 5,325 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2007 4,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 4,528 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500 E9?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
928
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
Drive chain excessively loose 14
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GN53 NNB is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 17,337 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 EX500 E9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 NNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500 E9 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki EX500 E9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 NNB registered?

GN53 NNB is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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