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OU54 BNV

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,446 mi
Last recorded30,446 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 BNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 30,446 miles

Speedometer illumination not working.

Pass 31 Jan 2025 29,634 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 28,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 28,709 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 27,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 26,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.oomm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,684 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 23,656 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Gear lever insecure.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,833 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 17,833 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,115 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,737 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 10,064 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 8,512 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 8,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 6,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 4,212 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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OU54 BNV is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OU54 BNV, 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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OU54 BNV is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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