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MV02 VXK

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,034 mi
Last recorded21,034 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 VXK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 21,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 19,613 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,946 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 18,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 May 2013 17,875 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 17,872 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 16,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,596 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,153 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 7,092 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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MV02 VXK is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV02 VXK, 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 MV02 VXK registered?

MV02 VXK is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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The MOT history for MV02 VXK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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