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KF52 NGX

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,300 mi
Last recorded26,300 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 NGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 26,300 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 55,036 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,309 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 42,285 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,140 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 42,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,084 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,397 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,589 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,531 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,685 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,005 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,177 miles

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

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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KF52 NGX is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KF52 NGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF52 NGX registered?

KF52 NGX is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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