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YB03 FCY

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

11,794 mi
Last recorded11,794 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 FCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 11,794 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 11,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 11,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 11,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 11,211 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 10,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 10,230 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 10,230 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 9,894 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 8,921 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 8,161 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 6,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 5,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 4,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 4,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 2,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 2,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 2,595 miles

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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YB03 FCY is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB03 FCY, 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 YB03 FCY registered?

YB03 FCY is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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