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EF02 XMH

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,779 mi
Last recorded53,779 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XMH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 53,779 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 53,779 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 51,450 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 49,742 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 49,742 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,405 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,035 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 46,989 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 45,469 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,469 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,400 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 45,400 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,142 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 36,917 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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EF02 XMH is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF02 XMH, 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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EF02 XMH is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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