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ML02 LKF

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,097 mi
Last recorded10,097 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 LKF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,097 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 10,083 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2013 9,438 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 8,566 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 8,556 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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 1 May 2010 7,774 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 5,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,467 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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ML02 LKF is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML02 LKF, 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 ML02 LKF registered?

ML02 LKF is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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The MOT history for ML02 LKF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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