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GX04 LJA

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,275 mi
Last recorded40,275 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 LJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 40,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,148 miles

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 37,148 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 32,968 miles

both tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Aug 2022 30,436 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 29,108 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 24,060 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 24,058 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,721 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 20,721 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,379 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 18,379 miles

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.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 18,370 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 18,140 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 16,608 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2008 14,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,559 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 8,559 miles

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.

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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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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GX04 LJA is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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