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EU54 YFJ

2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,502 mi
Last recorded26,502 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1014,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 YFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 26,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 25,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 24,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 23,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,606 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,273 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 17,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,097 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,044 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 16,718 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 16,241 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 14,954 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 14,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 13,641 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,812 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,574 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 10,533 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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EU54 YFJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EU54 YFJ, 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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EU54 YFJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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