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ST52 LKZ

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

18,639 mi
Last recorded18,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LKZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 18,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 18,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 18,484 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 18,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 18,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 18,117 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 17,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 16,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 15,952 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,709 miles

Nearside Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,101 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,380 miles

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,091 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 10,022 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,601 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 5,942 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 3,550 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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ST52 LKZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ST52 LKZ, 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.

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What year was ST52 LKZ registered?

ST52 LKZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is ST52 LKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 LKZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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