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GX03 XMK

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,376 mi
Last recorded14,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 XMK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 14,376 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER SHAFT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 14,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower loose gear change lever

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 14,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 14,001 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 13,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2018 13,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 11,554 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 11,548 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 11,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 9,732 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 4,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 4,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 3,746 miles

Play in cush drive damper.

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 3,578 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

too much oil in the engine

Fail 23 Mar 2009 3,578 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

too much oil in the engine

Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 3,077 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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GX03 XMK 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 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX03 XMK, 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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GX03 XMK is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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