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FE02 BGZ

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179 mi
Last recorded179 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 BGZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 179 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 23 Mar 2019 45 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 23 Mar 2019 43 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect locked /stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 37 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) split pin pissing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 12,113 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 11,968 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,607 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,189 miles

front tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,116 miles

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

drive chain poor condition advise attention.

front tyre worn low in places.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,530 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,001 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,065 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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FE02 BGZ is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE02 BGZ, 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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FE02 BGZ is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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