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KU02 MUC

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,786 mi
Last recorded20,786 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 MUC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 20,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 20,225 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 20,035 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 19,767 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 19,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 19,540 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 19,540 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 19,529 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lower link bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 18,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 17,723 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 15,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,369 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 11,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 8,425 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 5,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 5,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,435 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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KU02 MUC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KU02 MUC, 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 KU02 MUC registered?

KU02 MUC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is KU02 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 MUC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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