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RO52 OYA

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,639 mi
Last recorded22,639 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 OYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 22,639 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 22,636 miles

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 22,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,984 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,106 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 14,178 miles

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

rear number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,023 miles

rear brake pads are slightly worn

slight leak from front fork seals

Fail 14 Apr 2009 10,019 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 7,625 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 4,742 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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RO52 OYA is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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 RO52 OYA, 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 RO52 OYA registered?

RO52 OYA is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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