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FN02 VHX

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,184 mi
Last recorded34,184 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 VHX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 34,184 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 34,161 miles

Front Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 33,323 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 33,323 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 32,298 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,999 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 29,003 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 27,737 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 27,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,479 miles

Front tyre perishing in centre of tread

Rear tyre perishing /cracking on sidewalls not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 22,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 21,009 miles

R H mirror support broken

Pass 5 Mar 2011 19,448 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,565 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,623 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,839 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,684 miles

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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FN02 VHX is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN02 VHX, 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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FN02 VHX is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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