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BL03 MXA

2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,058 mi
Last recorded33,058 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E917,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 MXA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 33,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 29,759 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 26,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,968 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,043 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 23,043 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2012 22,794 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,264 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,744 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 16,608 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,672 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,793 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,727 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,453 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500 E9?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
928
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
Drive chain excessively loose 14
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BL03 MXA is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 17,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500 E9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 MXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500 E9 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki EX500 E9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 MXA is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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