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YJ53 OYL

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,837 mi
Last recorded9,837 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OYL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 9,837 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 9,837 miles

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,773 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 9,699 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 9,699 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 8,810 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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YJ53 OYL is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ53 OYL, 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 YJ53 OYL registered?

YJ53 OYL is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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