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A3 SSR

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,019 mi
Last recorded8,019 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SSR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 8,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 7,970 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 7,970 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 6,980 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 6,933 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at pipe joint under engine (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 6,933 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at pipe joint under engine (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick off o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 6,919 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 6,759 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 6,636 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2012 6,585 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,542 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 4,003 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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A3 SSR is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S 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 GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 16,581 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 SSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500S typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 SSR registered?

A3 SSR is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is A3 SSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SSR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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