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WU52 MHX

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,784 mi
Last recorded40,784 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 MHX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,784 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,739 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Speedo cable in-secure

Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 36,656 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,589 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,643 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,891 miles

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

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

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

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

number plate light not working

Fail 18 Oct 2008 23,676 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

number plate light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,216 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 8,626 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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WU52 MHX is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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 WU52 MHX, 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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WU52 MHX is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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