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AF02 NFN

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,844 mi
Last recorded39,844 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 NFN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 39,844 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn/rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Forks deformed but serviceable front forks/yokes slightly twisted. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure zip tied to broken fairing panel. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil very low. added some for test.

head light slightly damaged in broken fairing, but remains secure.

Fail 25 May 2019 39,844 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working from front brake operation. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn/rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Forks deformed but serviceable front forks/yokes slightly twisted. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure zip tied to broken fairing panel. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil very low. added some for test.

fairing bracket mounting has nut missing, but bolt is still in place.

head light slightly damaged in broken fairing, but remains secure.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,747 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 39,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,192 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 30,933 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 17,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 11,144 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 9,855 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,117 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,792 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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AF02 NFN is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF02 NFN, 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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AF02 NFN is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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