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KL02 CEJ

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,359 mi
Last recorded19,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 CEJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 19,359 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 19,339 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 19,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 19,252 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,243 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,512 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,889 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,049 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 5,994 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 5,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 4,448 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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KL02 CEJ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KL02 CEJ, 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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KL02 CEJ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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