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BD02 XTX

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,592 mi
Last recorded21,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 XTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 21,592 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 21,567 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 21,362 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 21,361 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 21,080 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 19,676 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 18,857 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 17,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 17,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,184 miles

nearside front footrest rubber is torn

offside front lower fairing rubbing on the exhaust pipe

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,054 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 17,054 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,691 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,942 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,441 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,616 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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BD02 XTX is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD02 XTX, 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 BD02 XTX registered?

BD02 XTX is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is BD02 XTX safe to buy?

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