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WU02 LUW

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

30,292 mi
Last recorded30,292 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 LUW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 30,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 29,985 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 29,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 28,919 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 28,919 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 25,424 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 25,424 miles

Direction indicator not working fit a new bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 24,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 22,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 20,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 19,329 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 19,310 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 16,814 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 16,814 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 13,679 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 13,819 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 7,432 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,253 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 7,242 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 6,780 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 6,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 6,282 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 May 2009 6,282 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 6,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 5,536 miles

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

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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WU02 LUW is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU02 LUW, 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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WU02 LUW is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 28 April 2002.

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