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SL02 KGZ

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,118 mi
Last recorded15,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 KGZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 15,118 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 15,118 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 14,562 miles

rear swinging arm slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2021 14,561 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

rear swinging arm slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 13,873 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in rear cusion drive

Fail 3 Jun 2020 13,872 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in rear cusion drive

Pass 9 May 2018 13,252 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front rear (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Feb 2012 12,537 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2012 12,537 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 9,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,694 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 7,691 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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SL02 KGZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL02 KGZ, 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 SL02 KGZ registered?

SL02 KGZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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