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HN02 LKC

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,331 mi
Last recorded28,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 LKC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 28,331 miles

Clutch lever shortened Damaged/ball end missing. (6.2.7 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose.

Nearside Fairing slightly loose.

Nearside Front Indicator slightly damaged.

Nearside Radiator slightly damaged

Pass 22 May 2024 26,444 miles

Clutch lever shortened Broken/damaged. (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 25,695 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake indicates slight run out on brake disc (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake indicates slight run out on brake disc (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 25,695 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake indicates slight run out on brake disc (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake indicates slight run out on brake disc (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 24,535 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight run out on front brake disc (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 23,544 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 23,544 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 22,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2020 22,656 miles

Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 22,238 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,130 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,616 miles

Front tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 8,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 7,528 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 6,948 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 6,860 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 6,860 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 May 2009 6,045 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2008 5,792 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,366 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 3,047 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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HN02 LKC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HN02 LKC, 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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HN02 LKC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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