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WK53 CFD

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,325 mi
Last recorded16,325 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 CFD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 16,325 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 16,268 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 14,091 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 14,020 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 13,898 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 12,835 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 12,835 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2015 11,104 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 11,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 11,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 10,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 9,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 7,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 6,337 miles

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

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

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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WK53 CFD is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,721 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 WK53 CFD, 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 23 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 WK53 CFD registered?

WK53 CFD is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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