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HK02 ZVW

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,222 mi
Last recorded27,222 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 ZVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,222 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 26,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 26,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 20,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 17,397 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 17,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,869 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 9,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 7,182 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,718 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 6,696 miles

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

surface corrosion to swingarm

Pass 11 May 2009 6,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 5,375 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

lower rear suspention bushes worn

Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,753 miles

slight blow exhaust front pipes and very poor condition rear cush drive worn slight rear wheel missalignment rear brake sticky

Fail 4 Jul 2007 4,751 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

front exhaust pipes rusty condition slight play lower rear suspention bushes rear sprocket worn badley front brakes sticky

Pass 6 Jun 2006 3,169 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 3,169 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

headstock bearings slightly knotchy.rear cush drive slight wear.chain starting to sieze links. slight wear in rear suspension linkage.

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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HK02 ZVW is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HK02 ZVW, 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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HK02 ZVW is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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