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KC02 KXZ

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,665 mi
Last recorded19,665 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 KXZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 19,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 19,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 19,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 18,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 18,331 miles

Front tyre tread un-evenly worn/distorted

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front-most shock absorber/dog bone link mounting bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,315 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 18,174 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 16,544 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 11,700 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 11,692 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,309 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,705 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 5,014 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 4,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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KC02 KXZ is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KC02 KXZ, 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 KC02 KXZ registered?

KC02 KXZ is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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The MOT history for KC02 KXZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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