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OU05 MLO

2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,961 mi
Last recorded50,961 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1014,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 MLO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 50,961 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 50,961 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 50,937 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,537 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 49,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,435 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 49,435 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,174 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 49,174 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 46,841 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 46,841 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2014 31,343 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,951 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 30,951 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 23,254 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 23,254 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,253 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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OU05 MLO is a 2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OU05 MLO, 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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OU05 MLO is a 2005 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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