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WR02 UTS

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,831 mi
Last recorded49,831 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 UTS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 49,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 49,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 48,478 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort disc slightly distorted (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,427 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,981 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,800 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside rear indicator covered in tape

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,800 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside rear indicator covered in tape

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,631 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 42,382 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 41,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,752 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,893 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,639 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,248 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,825 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D7?

Based on 4,825 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 55
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 41
Drive chain excessively loose 41
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WR02 UTS is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 16,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D7 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR02 UTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR02 UTS is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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