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LR02 LKA

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,779 mi
Last recorded24,779 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 LKA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,169 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 21,169 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,636 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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LR02 LKA is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR02 LKA, 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 LR02 LKA registered?

LR02 LKA is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is LR02 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR02 LKA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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