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AF51 LZE

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,179 mi
Last recorded20,179 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LZE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 20,179 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 19,796 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 19,796 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,490 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,483 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,267 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Inner Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,573 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,581 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 17,581 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,281 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,985 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 14,962 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 13,752 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?

Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 41
Drive chain excessively loose 41
Full Kawasaki EX500-D7 reliability report

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AF51 LZE is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 16,343 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-D7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 LZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF51 LZE is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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