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SP04 HFA

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,666 mi
Last recorded21,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 HFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 21,666 miles

Exhaust noisy after market rear silencer can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT and REAR brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Jul 2025 21,656 miles

Stop lamp not working at front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy after market rear silencer can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT and REAR brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2024 21,304 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 20,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 20,227 miles

slight waiver rear brake

Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly at cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2020 17,948 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 16,638 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,262 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,180 miles

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

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

Rear slight cut in rear tyre no cord showing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 14,178 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 14,175 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,763 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 11,744 miles

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

rear brake pedal slightly pulsing under braking

Pass 9 Sep 2010 6,838 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 2,031 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 1,798 miles

Rear mud gaurd loose

Pass 16 May 2008 1,590 miles

front brake leaver travel

rear footbrake travel

Pass 18 May 2007 1,361 miles

front brake lever travel

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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SP04 HFA is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP04 HFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP04 HFA registered?

SP04 HFA is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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