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AF51 LZX

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,582 mi
Last recorded37,582 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LZX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 37,582 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 37,582 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 36,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,731 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 29,031 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 29,031 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking open when turning right (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 28,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,906 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 28,805 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,410 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 28,410 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,928 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,787 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 22,745 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 12,528 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,118 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 6,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 5,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 1,689 miles

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
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AF51 LZX is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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