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KN52 NKO

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,618 mi
Last recorded34,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 NKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 34,618 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 32,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 32,844 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 31,243 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 31,228 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm likely to fail excessively stiff[seized] (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 30,480 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 29,947 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 25,930 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 25,918 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 20,324 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,919 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,171 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 14,171 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,168 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 14,153 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,388 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 6,455 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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KN52 NKO is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KN52 NKO, 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 KN52 NKO registered?

KN52 NKO is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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