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FN02 MKZ

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,014 mi
Last recorded44,014 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 MKZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,014 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 44,014 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 41,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 38,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 36,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,386 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,484 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 32,474 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,903 miles

o/s exhaust poor and blowing but not too noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,576 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,490 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,241 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,154 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,980 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 22,792 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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FN02 MKZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FN02 MKZ, 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 FN02 MKZ registered?

FN02 MKZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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