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AO52 HVN

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,165 mi
Last recorded25,165 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2023 25,165 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,246 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 24,246 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 24,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 23,705 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,459 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,756 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 22,707 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,335 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,881 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,261 miles

Cracking at rear tyre ?

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 20,838 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 20,270 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 20,256 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,634 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 19,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,037 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,496 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 8,955 miles

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

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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AO52 HVN is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO52 HVN, 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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AO52 HVN is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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