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YX02 HVN

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,168 mi
Last recorded18,168 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 HVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 18,168 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 16,780 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 15,443 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 14,770 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 14,128 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 12,055 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 11,745 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,688 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 10,688 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,407 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 8,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 7,850 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

slight damage rear tyre sidewall

Pass 10 May 2012 7,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,709 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,593 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 3,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 1,767 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 1,074 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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YX02 HVN is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX02 HVN, 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 YX02 HVN registered?

YX02 HVN is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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