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WU02 MXP

2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9

Red Petrol 498cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires18 Dec 2019

Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)

Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,337 mi

Last recorded71,337 miles

Recorded on19 Dec 2018

Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E917,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 MXP

MakeKawasaki

ModelEX500 E9

Year2002

ColourRed

Fuel typePetrol

Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,337 miles

Both Front Brake Discs in Poor Condition

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 70,298 miles

Clutch operation very stiff

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 70,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working Less than 50% of LEDS working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Clutch operation very stiff

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 69,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 69,166 miles

Drive chain excessively tight has tight spot (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,320 miles

Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,240 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

play evident in rear cush drive

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,813 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Play in cush drive rubbers

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,811 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Play in cush drive rubbers

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 58,017 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,017 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,683 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 49,683 miles

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,836 miles

Chain guard missing

Plastic front mudguard slightly loose

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

Uneven wear front tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2009 46,836 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Plastic front mudguard slightly loose

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

Uneven wear front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,603 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 43,600 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,471 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 38,451 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,931 miles

REAR SPROKET CARRIER BEARING WORN - WILL SOON NEED REPLACING.

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500 E9?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.9%

Pass Rate

928

Miles/Year

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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WU02 MXP is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU02 MXP, 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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WU02 MXP is a 2002 Kawasaki EX500 E9, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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