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ML02 MYO

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

23,136 mi
Last recorded23,136 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 MYO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 23,136 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 23,136 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 21,437 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 21,437 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,838 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 72,234 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,243 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 14,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 10,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 8,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 8,368 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 6,296 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 6,296 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 4,165 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 4,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 4,103 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 4,086 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 4,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 4,067 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 4,027 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 4,004 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 3,946 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 3,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 2,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 2,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 2,080 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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ML02 MYO is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ML02 MYO, 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 ML02 MYO registered?

ML02 MYO is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 5 May 2002.

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