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NV51 VKR

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,118 mi
Last recorded22,118 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 VKR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 22,118 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 22,116 miles

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

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,881 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 21,881 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,706 miles

Throttle has no stop on return position. Possible cable is too long.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 21,706 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle has no stop on return position. Possible cable is too long.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,442 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,885 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 19,885 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,222 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 19,222 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,674 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 16,674 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,640 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 14,640 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,502 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 12,502 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 10,059 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,858 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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NV51 VKR is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV51 VKR, 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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NV51 VKR is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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