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YJ03 SFY

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,392 mi
Last recorded7,392 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 SFY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 7,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 6,689 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 6,689 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 6,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 5,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 5,965 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 5,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 5,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,567 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 2,723 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 2,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 2,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 2,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 1,733 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 1,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 1,174 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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YJ03 SFY is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ03 SFY, 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 YJ03 SFY registered?

YJ03 SFY is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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