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LK04 LKM

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,234 mi
Last recorded45,234 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 LKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 45,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 44,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 44,006 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 43,443 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,898 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 41,217 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,934 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,244 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,451 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,276 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,477 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,956 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,375 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,672 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 14,970 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 14,668 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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LK04 LKM is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK04 LKM, 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 22 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 LK04 LKM registered?

LK04 LKM is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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