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FN02 MJJ

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,898 mi
Last recorded19,898 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 MJJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 19,898 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 18,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 15,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 15,267 miles

rear shocker stiff

Fail 14 May 2013 15,267 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 19 May 2012 15,260 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,736 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 7,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,242 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 1,016 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 963 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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FN02 MJJ is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue 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 FN02 MJJ, 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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FN02 MJJ is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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