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DC02 NRY

2002 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,943 mi
Last recorded36,943 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EN50023,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 NRY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,943 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 36,937 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 31,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 26,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 36,178 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 34,971 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?

Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 57
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DC02 NRY is a 2002 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 23,094 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 EN500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC02 NRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EN500 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DC02 NRY registered?

DC02 NRY is a 2002 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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