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VU03 XDT

2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,326 mi
Last recorded86,326 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E917,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XDT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,326 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 86,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,147 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,146 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,510 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 63,812 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,825 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 46,825 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,422 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 18,422 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 16,874 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 16,874 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 16,762 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 12,633 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 12,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2006 9,661 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500 E9?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
928
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
Drive chain excessively loose 14
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VU03 XDT is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 17,337 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 EX500 E9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 XDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500 E9 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki EX500 E9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU03 XDT is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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