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DE02 NWV

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,333 mi
Last recorded34,333 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 34,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 34,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 33,617 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,411 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021
Fail 29 Mar 2021

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 29,180 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 28,413 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 28,413 miles

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,438 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 14,855 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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DE02 NWV is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE02 NWV, 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 DE02 NWV registered?

DE02 NWV is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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