CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE02 XHK

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,897 mi
Last recorded11,897 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 XHK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 11,897 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SWINGARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 11,897 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SWINGARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 11,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 11,516 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 19,712 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 19,712 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 11,460 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drive chain slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 11,030 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 10,541 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 9,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 9,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,968 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,869 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 8,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 8,747 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
Full Kawasaki GPZ500S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE02 XHK is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE02 XHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE02 XHK?

You can check the full history of CE02 XHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE02 XHK registered?

CE02 XHK is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is CE02 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE02 XHK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE02 XHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE02 XHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.