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SF04 WDV

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,291 mi
Last recorded16,291 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 WDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,725 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,166 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Swing arm bearings have slight free play.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 12,317 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,317 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,705 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 10,649 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,262 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 10,262 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 8,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 8,948 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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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SF04 WDV is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,279 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 SF04 WDV, 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 22 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 SF04 WDV registered?

SF04 WDV is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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