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HF03 KBU

2003 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,626 mi
Last recorded22,626 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki EN50010,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 22,626 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 22,446 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 22,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 22,439 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 22,428 miles

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

Central Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 22,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 22,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,264 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 22,025 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,256 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 16,256 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,457 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 14,457 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 10,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 7,940 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 7,940 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 7,168 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?

Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 57
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HF03 KBU is a 2003 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 10,672 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 EN500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF03 KBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EN500 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF03 KBU registered?

HF03 KBU is a 2003 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is HF03 KBU safe to buy?

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