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BX02 LFG

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,608 mi
Last recorded29,608 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 LFG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 29,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 29,459 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 28,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 28,316 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 27,048 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 23,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 21,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 20,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,080 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 20,027 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,476 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 13,592 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 13,581 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,801 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,962 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,856 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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BX02 LFG is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BX02 LFG, 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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BX02 LFG is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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