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SP51 MWA

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,446 mi
Last recorded24,446 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 MWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 24,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 23,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 22,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,909 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 21,900 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 20,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 20,378 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 19,475 miles

Central Front Front tyres is dated 2005. Would advise new front tyre, in the near future

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

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps pass switch on n/s inop (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,814 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 17,483 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 13,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 13,510 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 12,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,345 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,349 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,476 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 8,860 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 7,769 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?

Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 41
Drive chain excessively loose 41
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SP51 MWA is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 16,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP51 MWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP51 MWA registered?

SP51 MWA is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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