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WA04 MTE

2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,078 mi
Last recorded21,078 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1013,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 MTE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 21,078 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (Steering slightly notchy) (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 19,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 15,970 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,964 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 15,845 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,181 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 14,456 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 May 2011 14,456 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 10,283 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 10,283 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 7,577 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,977 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 5,004 miles

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

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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WA04 MTE is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WA04 MTE, 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 WA04 MTE registered?

WA04 MTE is a 2004 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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