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FD52 EAX

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,761 mi
Last recorded18,761 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 EAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 18,761 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 18,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 18,791 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 18,761 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 17,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 16,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 15,769 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 15,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort oil contamination from n/s fork seals (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly fails to shut down correctly on right lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 12,395 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 9,028 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,834 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 8,834 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey holed at link pipe (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,829 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 8,609 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 8,131 miles

rear tyre contains 2 plug repairs

Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,786 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,527 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 5,722 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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FD52 EAX is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD52 EAX, 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 FD52 EAX registered?

FD52 EAX is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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