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VU02 YBE

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,594 mi
Last recorded30,594 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 30,594 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 29,843 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 27,050 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 24,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,291 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 19,046 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 19,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 18,077 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 17,448 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 16,452 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 14,107 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 14,107 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 11,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,201 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 5,600 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 5,598 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 4,847 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 4,847 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,010 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 YBE 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 84.2%.

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 YBE, 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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VU02 YBE is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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