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AF02 NFJ

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,031 mi
Last recorded17,031 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 NFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,031 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 17,031 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,229 miles

Nearside front indicator fixing could do with attention

Fail 30 Mar 2012 13,221 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside front indicator fixing could do with attention

Nearside handlebar fixing could do with attention

Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,997 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

O/S/R brake pad worn to limit.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 4,556 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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AF02 NFJ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF02 NFJ, 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 AF02 NFJ registered?

AF02 NFJ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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