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KU02 MTZ

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,909 mi
Last recorded29,909 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 MTZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,909 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,609 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 29,609 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,816 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,155 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,924 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,642 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 23,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,423 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,314 miles

rear tyre wearing rear brake slight excessive travel

Pass 14 Apr 2007 17,866 miles

ex in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2006 14,955 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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KU02 MTZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KU02 MTZ, 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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How do I check the history of KU02 MTZ?

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What year was KU02 MTZ registered?

KU02 MTZ is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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