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CX02 FKL

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,337 mi
Last recorded36,337 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 FKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,337 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 36,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 36,048 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 35,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,077 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,253 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 33,245 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 33,238 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Aug 2019 33,230 miles

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear rear reaction bracket not attached

Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,346 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,937 miles

Rear grab handle loose

Fail 18 Jul 2016 25,937 miles

Rear grab handle loose

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,679 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,338 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 14,155 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 13,281 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,190 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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CX02 FKL is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CX02 FKL, 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 CX02 FKL registered?

CX02 FKL is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is CX02 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX02 FKL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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