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KH02 ODP

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,916 mi
Last recorded23,916 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 ODP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 23,916 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2017 23,914 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. Suspension unit not supporting machine. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Brake performance not tested Disc pads missing from rear caliper. (3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,987 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,178 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front & rear tyres have slight perish marks in sidewalls

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,748 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 21,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,537 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

near side mirror missing

Fail 19 Jul 2013 35,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

near side mirror missing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,295 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,295 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 19,541 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 11,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,442 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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KH02 ODP is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KH02 ODP, 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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KH02 ODP is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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