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BF52 PKK

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,793 mi
Last recorded5,793 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 PKK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 5,793 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 5,793 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 5,768 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 5,768 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

nearside handle bar bent

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500 E9?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
928
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
Drive chain excessively loose 14
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BF52 PKK is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 17,031 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 E9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 PKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500 E9 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki EX500 E9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 PKK is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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