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GJ02 RVC

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,170 mi
Last recorded54,170 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 RVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 54,170 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlight lense damaged

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2026 54,170 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlight lense damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2025 53,034 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre is perished

headlamp lense is damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2025 53,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre is perished

headlamp lense is damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,182 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,903 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 50,891 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,895 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,802 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,722 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,201 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,498 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,523 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 22,469 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Excessive wear in rear cush drive rubber.

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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GJ02 RVC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GJ02 RVC, 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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GJ02 RVC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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