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BU02 UVB

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,192 mi
Last recorded9,192 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 UVB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2014 9,192 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

gear lever bolt loose

sprocket carrier bearing has excessive play

Pass 27 Mar 2013 6,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

n/s/f indicator loose

Pass 4 Apr 2012 4,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 4,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 3,962 miles

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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BU02 UVB is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU02 UVB, 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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What year was BU02 UVB registered?

BU02 UVB is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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