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GX02 YSC

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,014 mi
Last recorded18,014 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 YSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,014 miles

Rear disc poor

Pass 11 May 2016 17,043 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,343 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 15,724 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,603 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 14,603 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 May 2012 13,349 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 11,992 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 11,983 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,903 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 10,903 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,683 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,561 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 8,553 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,207 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 YSC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

GX02 YSC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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