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ML02 MYR

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 478cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,710 mi
Last recorded28,710 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 MYR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine478cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 28,710 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 28,710 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 28,264 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 28,264 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 27,346 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 26,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,876 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 23,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 20,319 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 19,879 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 19,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.53mm remaining (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 17,337 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 15,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 May 2012 13,423 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 13,423 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 12,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 12,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 11,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 10,906 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 10,077 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?

Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 41
Drive chain excessively loose 41
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ML02 MYR is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 478cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 16,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML02 MYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML02 MYR registered?

ML02 MYR is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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