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NL02 NXB

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,014 mi
Last recorded20,014 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 NXB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 20,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 18,411 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 18,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 17,554 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 17,554 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front Brake Light Switch not Working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding but not excessively Front Brake Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Cush Drive very worn allowing rear sprocket to rock backwards and forwards causing strain on Drive Chain

Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 13,827 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 12,774 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 7,041 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 7,041 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2008 1,979 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 1,962 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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NL02 NXB is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL02 NXB, 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 NL02 NXB registered?

NL02 NXB is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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