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WA53 KTP

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,610 mi
Last recorded31,610 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KTP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 31,475 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 31,475 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,364 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 31,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,322 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 30,322 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,547 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,179 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,060 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 29,060 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,521 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 27,521 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,655 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 25,655 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,690 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,383 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 16,675 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 10,597 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 KTP is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KTP, 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 KTP is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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