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GX02 XOB

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,655 mi
Last recorded12,655 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 XOB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 12,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,627 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 12,401 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,401 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,716 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 11,716 miles

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 9,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 6,954 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 6,954 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,952 miles

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

cushdrive worn

Fail 12 Nov 2008 6,952 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

cushdrive worn

front tyre perished and split

Pass 15 Nov 2007 6,792 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre perished

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Nov 2006 5,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 5,136 miles

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

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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GX02 XOB is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX02 XOB, 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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GX02 XOB is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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