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RV02 WUA

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,216 mi
Last recorded34,216 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 WUA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 34,216 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 33,636 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,861 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 25,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,683 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 14,935 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 11,628 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 6,916 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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RV02 WUA is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RV02 WUA, 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 RV02 WUA registered?

RV02 WUA is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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