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EO02 TFZ

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,912 mi
Last recorded9,912 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 TFZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 9,912 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 9,827 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 8,734 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 8,119 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 8,119 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,346 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 6,606 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,606 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 5,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,923 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 4,911 miles

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

extra reflectors stuck on number plate

right rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2007 4,911 miles

extra reflectors stuck on number plate

right rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,589 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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EO02 TFZ is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EO02 TFZ, 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 EO02 TFZ registered?

EO02 TFZ is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for EO02 TFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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