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GJ52 DVB

2002 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,252 mi
Last recorded45,252 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EN50023,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 DVB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,773 miles

Central Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose silencer bolt loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,551 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 44,550 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,058 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,058 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,010 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,967 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,967 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,671 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,383 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,452 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?

Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 57
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GJ52 DVB is a 2002 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 23,094 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 EN500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ52 DVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EN500 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ52 DVB registered?

GJ52 DVB is a 2002 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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