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PJ02 UYK

2002 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,938 mi
Last recorded3,938 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EN50023,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 UYK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 3,938 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear swinging arm corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 18,059 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 15,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 15,108 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 14,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 14,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 13,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 13,389 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 12,375 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 12,375 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 11,264 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 9,979 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 7,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 7,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 7,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 6,263 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 6,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011
Pass 1 Aug 2007 2,525 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 2,525 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 2,237 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 2,237 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?

Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 57
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PJ02 UYK is a 2002 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 23,094 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 EN500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ02 UYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EN500 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ02 UYK registered?

PJ02 UYK is a 2002 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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The MOT history for PJ02 UYK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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