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VU02 YAV

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,576 mi
Last recorded29,576 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 29,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 28,117 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 28,117 miles

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 16,733 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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VU02 YAV is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VU02 YAV, 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 VU02 YAV registered?

VU02 YAV is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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