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OE51 XTZ

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,461 mi
Last recorded14,461 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 XTZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 14,461 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 14,031 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 14,027 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2024 13,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 13,710 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 13,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 13,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 12,785 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust rusted

swing arm rusted

Pass 14 May 2020 12,454 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

right hand exhaust rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 12,343 miles

Nearside Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre squaring off

Fail 16 Aug 2018 12,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre squaring off

Pass 10 Jul 2017 8,547 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 8,543 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 7,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 5,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 4,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 2,758 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 1,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 1,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 1,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 1,064 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 1,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 1,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 992 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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OE51 XTZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE51 XTZ, 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 OE51 XTZ registered?

OE51 XTZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 23 February 2002.

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