MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500 E9?
Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VU02 YBE registered?
VU02 YBE is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 19 June 2002.
Is VU02 YBE safe to buy?
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