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LF02 ZXC

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,231 mi
Last recorded43,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 ZXC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,231 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,732 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 33,598 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,361 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

some corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Aug 2015 28,361 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

some corrosion to underside

Fail 30 May 2015 28,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 27,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 25,724 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,515 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 13,458 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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LF02 ZXC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF02 ZXC, 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 LF02 ZXC registered?

LF02 ZXC is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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