MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)
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)
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)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500 E9?
Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VU03 XDT registered?
VU03 XDT is a 2003 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 11 April 2003.
Is VU03 XDT safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU03 XDT shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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