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LK03 TRX

2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,557 mi
Last recorded31,557 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D716,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 TRX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 31,557 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 31,557 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 31,542 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Offside frame rail missing bolt (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake hose fouling exhaust

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 29,982 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 26,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 26,316 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,825 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 14,972 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 8,041 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 8,033 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 3,647 miles

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 TRX is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TRX, 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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What year was LK03 TRX registered?

LK03 TRX is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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