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WM16 EDX

2016 Kawasaki Ex

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,574 mi
Last recorded42,574 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Kawasaki Ex9,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 EDX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 42,574 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 42,524 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 42,269 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 35,650 miles

Drive chain rivet fitted incorrectly but not insecure

Oil leak on engine (rocker cover?)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2024 35,650 miles

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

Chain rivet link fitted incorrectly but lunk not insecure

Oil leak on top of engine

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,750 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))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside foot rest broken/shortened

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

gear lever bent

oil leaking from cam cover

Rear brake pads excessively corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 25,750 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside foot rest broken/shortened

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

gear lever bent

oil leaking from cam cover

Rear brake pads excessively corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 17,289 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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WM16 EDX is a 2016 Kawasaki Ex in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2016 Kawasaki Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,832 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM16 EDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WM16 EDX is a 2016 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 4 June 2016.

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