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KH02 RUY

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,269 mi
Last recorded18,269 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 RUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 18,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 17,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 17,494 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 17,474 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,927 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 16,927 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 16,436 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 16,436 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,826 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,595 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,553 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 6,534 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,531 miles

temporary saddle fitted but is secure

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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KH02 RUY is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KH02 RUY, 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 KH02 RUY registered?

KH02 RUY is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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The MOT history for KH02 RUY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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