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SV52 VVW

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,811 mi
Last recorded24,811 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 VVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 24,811 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 24,596 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 24,596 miles

Lower Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,287 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

throttle sticking

Fail 26 Sep 2013 23,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

throttle sticking

Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,100 miles

cush drive worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,025 miles

frame/swinging arm rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/

Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,223 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 17,503 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,246 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,146 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 11,988 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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SV52 VVW is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV52 VVW, 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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What year was SV52 VVW registered?

SV52 VVW is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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