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GX02 XRC

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,448 mi
Last recorded44,448 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 XRC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 44,448 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 44,444 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 44,368 miles

rear suspension slightly stiff in operation

Pass 29 May 2012 44,342 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,333 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,127 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 44,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 43,069 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,263 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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GX02 XRC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRC, 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 GX02 XRC registered?

GX02 XRC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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