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LK03 RUY

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,028 mi
Last recorded12,028 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 RUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 12,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 12,028 miles

Stop lamp not working Not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 11,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 10,565 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 10,137 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 9,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 9,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 9,304 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 8,921 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 8,493 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 8,493 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working very dim (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 8,231 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 8,188 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 7,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 5,845 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 5,845 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 5,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 2,469 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 2,446 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 1,873 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 1,792 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 1,608 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 1,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 1,015 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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LK03 RUY is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK03 RUY, 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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LK03 RUY is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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