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FE52 CFY

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,032 mi
Last recorded31,032 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ50021,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 CFY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 31,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 29,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 27,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre perishing

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 25,206 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2022 25,206 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 23,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 22,967 miles

Rear SLIGHT CRACKING ON REAR TYRE SIDE WALL

Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,543 miles

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

Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,082 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 22,082 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 20,159 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 20,159 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 18,838 miles

Front tyre tread cracking.

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,838 miles

Front tyre tread cracking.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,577 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,543 miles

engine miss firing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,543 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2010 18,543 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 16,703 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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FE52 CFY is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 21,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE52 CFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE52 CFY registered?

FE52 CFY is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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