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SG02 ZPE

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,022 mi
Last recorded21,022 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 ZPE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 21,022 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive, slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 20,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 20,805 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 20,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 20,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise chain gaurd missing

Pass 22 Sep 2020 20,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chain gaurd not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2019 20,065 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 19,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,394 miles

cush drive heavily worn

rear brake disc surface corrosion

rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 1 Sep 2017 19,392 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

cush drive heavily worn

rear brake disc surface corrosion

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,413 miles

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

oversized rear tyre fitted and very close to swingingarm.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 15,044 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 12,042 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,327 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 10,327 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 5,975 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 5,881 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 5,876 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 5,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 4,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 4,399 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 4,396 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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SG02 ZPE is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG02 ZPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG02 ZPE registered?

SG02 ZPE is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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