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LB02 ZZC

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,215 mi
Last recorded10,215 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 ZZC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,215 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 9,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,837 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 8,829 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 7,441 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 7,441 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,743 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 4,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 1,428 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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LB02 ZZC is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB02 ZZC, 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 LB02 ZZC registered?

LB02 ZZC is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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