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LK03 DYW

2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,814 mi
Last recorded29,814 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D716,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 DYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,814 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 29,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,827 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,472 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,679 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,568 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,396 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 14,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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LK03 DYW is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LK03 DYW, 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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LK03 DYW is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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