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SV02 EHU

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,942 mi
Last recorded15,942 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 EHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 15,942 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 14,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 14,803 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain rivet link split

Fail 16 Apr 2024 14,801 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain rivet link split

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 14,160 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 9,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 6,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 3,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 3,733 miles

rear swing arm corropded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 3,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 2,293 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 2,261 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 2,182 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 2,043 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 1,852 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 1,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 1,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 1,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 1,215 miles

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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SV02 EHU is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV02 EHU, 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.

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SV02 EHU is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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