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DK03 OGE

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

11,581 mi
Last recorded11,581 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 OGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 11,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 9,007 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 9,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 7,253 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 4,771 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 4,748 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 4,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 4,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 4,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 4,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 3,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 3,603 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 3,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 3,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 2,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 2,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 2,347 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 1,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 1,449 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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DK03 OGE is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DK03 OGE, 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 DK03 OGE registered?

DK03 OGE is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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