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AO02 OYW

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,445 mi
Last recorded15,445 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 15,445 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 14,757 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 14,642 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 13,993 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 13,982 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 13,780 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 13,435 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 12,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 12,109 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 11,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2009 11,773 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,448 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 10,448 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 May 2006 9,687 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 9,687 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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AO02 OYW is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO02 OYW, 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 AO02 OYW registered?

AO02 OYW is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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