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WV02 HUH

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,149 mi
Last recorded32,149 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 HUH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 32,149 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 32,149 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,897 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 31,897 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,515 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,486 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 9,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 6,625 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 6,625 miles

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 4,802 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 4,746 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 3,130 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 3,112 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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WV02 HUH is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV02 HUH, 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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What year was WV02 HUH registered?

WV02 HUH is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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