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EO02 TNK

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,135 mi
Last recorded40,135 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 TNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 40,135 miles

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

Slight wear in rear Cush drive

Fail 28 Feb 2025 40,128 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Slight wear in rear Cush drive

Pass 11 Aug 2023 39,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 37,845 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 37,845 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls the front brake light switch was replaced as didnt work. and the rear i just re connected checked both again and both were working at time of test (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,315 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 21,758 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,473 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,213 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,163 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 18,113 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,935 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,036 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,953 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,902 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,806 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,779 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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EO02 TNK is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO02 TNK, 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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EO02 TNK is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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