MOT Status
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40,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both tyres wearing uneven
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
exhaust header pipes blowing slightly.
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
front mudguard retaining bolt loose
rear brake pads wearing thin
rear tyre appears underinflated
Nail in rear tyre
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500 E10?
Based on 1,601 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GX04 LJA is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 GX04 LJA, 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.
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What year was GX04 LJA registered?
GX04 LJA is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 11 May 2004.
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