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FN02 MKJ

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,943 mi
Last recorded67,943 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 MKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 67,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,900 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,332 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 64,326 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess sprocket carrier bearing/ rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,027 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front mudguard is loose but still secure

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,096 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Jun 2017 60,065 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,671 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake is binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,355 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 46,011 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 41,220 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,313 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 30,477 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2009 26,358 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,849 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 21,849 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2007 17,988 miles

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

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

number plate light not working

throttle slightly slow to return on full lock

Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,095 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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 MKJ is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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