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WA53 ESY

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

27,184 mi
Last recorded27,184 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 ESY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 27,184 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 27,184 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 26,813 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 26,813 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 26,015 miles

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

Rear Tyre Perishing.

Fail 12 Nov 2016 25,997 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre Perishing.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 25,113 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,625 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 23,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,489 miles

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

clutch cable frayed

Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,511 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 20,511 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 14,960 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 14,960 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

rear trye has nail

Pass 19 Jan 2010 5,639 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,496 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 5,492 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 5,063 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 5,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 4,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 3,408 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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WA53 ESY is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WA53 ESY, 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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WA53 ESY is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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