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WJ52 ORF

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,470 mi
Last recorded32,470 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ORF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 32,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 32,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 31,219 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 29,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 27,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,253 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,434 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 24,434 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,888 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 20,888 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,876 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,300 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,600 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 9,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,593 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 7,593 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,157 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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WJ52 ORF is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WJ52 ORF, 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 WJ52 ORF registered?

WJ52 ORF is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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