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WV02 AFZ

2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,312 mi
Last recorded39,312 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D716,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 AFZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,450 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 35,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 25,412 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 25,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,212 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 21,212 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 16,395 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 16,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,222 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 14,284 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,323 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,719 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 9,672 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 8,683 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 8,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 8,575 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Inner Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Inner Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Outer Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 5,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 5,748 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 3,729 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 3,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 3,509 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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WV02 AFZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV02 AFZ, 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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WV02 AFZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500-D7, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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