MOT Status
ValidMileage
54,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
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)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GJ02 RVC registered?
GJ02 RVC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 4 July 2002.
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