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RL51 FWU

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,212 mi
Last recorded27,212 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 FWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 27,212 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 27,212 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,630 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 26,622 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 26,605 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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RL51 FWU is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RL51 FWU, 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 RL51 FWU registered?

RL51 FWU is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is RL51 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 FWU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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