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KX03 NTF

2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,695 mi
Last recorded41,695 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D716,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 NTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 41,695 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2026 41,679 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2025 41,023 miles

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 41,006 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 40,949 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 40,949 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,772 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 40,768 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Dog bone attachment (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,388 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 40,041 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,790 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,720 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 38,720 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,334 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 33,837 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2014 32,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,402 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,628 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,071 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 24,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 21,026 miles

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

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

offside horn unit rubbing coolant hose, with time this could result in failiure of the radiator rubber hose.

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?

Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 41
Drive chain excessively loose 41
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KX03 NTF is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 16,635 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-D7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX03 NTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX03 NTF is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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