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GK02 MXN

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,591 mi
Last recorded41,591 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 MXN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 41,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 41,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 41,428 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 40,452 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,568 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,967 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 38,967 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,952 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play should be changed in the near future (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 37,486 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre visible cracking

Pass 26 May 2016 36,843 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,121 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,777 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,650 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre has a cut acros but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,957 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

cut in front tyre of 32 mm but not exsposing any cords

Fail 3 Apr 2012 34,957 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

cut in front tyre of 32 mm but not exsposing any cords

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,883 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,091 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brakes dragging slightly.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 27,751 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake fluid level cannot be seen.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,761 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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GK02 MXN is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GK02 MXN, 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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GK02 MXN is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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