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SK02 ZSE

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,955 mi
Last recorded50,955 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 ZSE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500 E9
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 50,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,956 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,123 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 33,942 miles

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

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,200 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 26,199 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,402 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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SK02 ZSE is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK02 ZSE, 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 SK02 ZSE registered?

SK02 ZSE is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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