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SK02 WDF

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

259 mi
Last recorded259 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 WDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 259 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 10,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 33,391 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 33,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride horseshoe fitted wrong way (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,257 miles

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,758 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 27,751 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,736 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,425 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 22,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,044 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 19,000 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,401 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 16,401 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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SK02 WDF is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SK02 WDF, 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 SK02 WDF registered?

SK02 WDF is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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