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LV02 LZC

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,999 mi
Last recorded20,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 LZC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 20,999 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 20,974 miles

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

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 20,240 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 19,429 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 19,387 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 19,387 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 16,108 miles

frnt brake pads worn

Fail 5 Nov 2014 16,064 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

frnt brake pads worn

Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,066 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 14,066 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 11,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 10,972 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 10,972 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 10,945 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,590 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 10,590 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,990 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,075 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 LZC is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LV02 LZC, 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 LV02 LZC registered?

LV02 LZC is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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