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PX03 HOJ

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,749 mi
Last recorded29,749 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 HOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 29,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 29,552 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front seals light misting and pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 29,524 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 29,524 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 29,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 27,460 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 27,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 27,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 27,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,528 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 26,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,425 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 26,024 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,570 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,477 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,969 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,028 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,879 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,359 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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PX03 HOJ is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PX03 HOJ, 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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What year was PX03 HOJ registered?

PX03 HOJ is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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