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EO02 LMX

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,706 mi
Last recorded13,706 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 LMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 13,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 13,547 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 13,168 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 13,168 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 11,865 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 11,865 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,973 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 10,953 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 10,897 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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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EO02 LMX is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EO02 LMX, 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 EO02 LMX registered?

EO02 LMX is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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