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BU02 UUX

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,482 mi
Last recorded36,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 UUX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,399 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 35,399 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,042 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 34,042 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,220 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 30,464 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,629 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,952 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,579 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,737 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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BU02 UUX is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BU02 UUX, 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 BU02 UUX registered?

BU02 UUX is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 UUX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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