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BD02 NJN

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,720 mi
Last recorded45,720 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 NJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 45,720 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 45,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at mid joint- gasket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension linkage (2 bearings worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc is dished (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2020 44,090 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 44,090 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect not supporting bike weight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,507 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,091 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 37,968 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,932 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,466 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 30,457 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,160 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 28,160 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,058 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,868 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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BD02 NJN is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD02 NJN, 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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BD02 NJN is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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