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YX03 HGK

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,720 mi
Last recorded33,720 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 33,720 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 33,720 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 29,330 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 27,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 27,909 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 25,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 23,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 20,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 16,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 13,923 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 9,033 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 6,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 4,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 441 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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YX03 HGK is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YX03 HGK, 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 YX03 HGK registered?

YX03 HGK is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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