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AO02 UTE

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,658 mi
Last recorded32,658 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UTE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 32,658 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 32,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 23,315 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced clicking on front under the tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 19,469 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play has slight clicking noise (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 10,081 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 10,052 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,469 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,412 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 9,393 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 9,025 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,813 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 7,904 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 7,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 7,677 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 UTE is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO02 UTE, 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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AO02 UTE is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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