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RF02 WBP

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,258 mi
Last recorded20,258 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 WBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 20,258 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 18,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 17,064 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 17,014 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,862 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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RF02 WBP is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF02 WBP, 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 RF02 WBP registered?

RF02 WBP is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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