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YJ55 JZN

2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,387 mi
Last recorded14,387 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1014,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 JZN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 14,387 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 8,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 7,732 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 6,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 5,534 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 3,840 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 3,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 2,572 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 1,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 1,807 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 1,778 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 826 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 801 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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YJ55 JZN is a 2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 14,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ55 JZN, 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 21 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 YJ55 JZN registered?

YJ55 JZN is a 2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ55 JZN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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