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KF52 WWZ

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,019 mi
Last recorded50,019 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 WWZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 50,019 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 50,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 49,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 47,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 29,338 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Off side end can joint slightly leaking (7.1.1b)

Headlamp mask fitted

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,080 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 28,576 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,576 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 27,501 miles

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

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

Front 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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KF52 WWZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KF52 WWZ, 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 KF52 WWZ registered?

KF52 WWZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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