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SF53 EYZ

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,185 mi
Last recorded19,185 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EYZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 19,185 miles

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

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2023 19,030 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 7 Jul 2023 19,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 17,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 17,751 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 17,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,596 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 17,527 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 17,527 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 17,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 16,986 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2014 16,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 16,534 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 16,534 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 14,730 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 14,716 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

both front mudguard mounts (on fork tubes) are broken & glued in place

Nail in rear tyre

non standard rear shock fitted with lots of washers instead of spacers to take up lateral movement in lower rocker pivot

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,577 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 11,661 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 10,439 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 10,439 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,859 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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SF53 EYZ 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 76.2%.

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 SF53 EYZ, 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 SF53 EYZ registered?

SF53 EYZ is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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