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WU02 MWK

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,114 mi
Last recorded32,114 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 MWK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 32,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 31,714 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,407 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 31,400 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,104 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,207 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 30,207 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2012 29,177 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,942 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 18,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 8,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 7,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 5,584 miles

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 MWK is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MWK, 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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What year was WU02 MWK registered?

WU02 MWK is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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