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LV02 LYD

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,102 mi
Last recorded43,102 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 LYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 43,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 41,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 41,944 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 41,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Rear rear chain tensioner modified

Nearside footrest rubber worn

Rear cush drive worn

Rear spindle shortened

Rear wheel spindle modified locking device

Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes to collector/join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 38,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes to collector/join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,450 miles

Exhaust noisy front pipe blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 35,288 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,325 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 32,718 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 25,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2008 23,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2007 21,108 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 18,028 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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LV02 LYD is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV02 LYD, 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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LV02 LYD is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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