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NL02 NVR

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,063 mi
Last recorded35,063 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 NVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 35,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 34,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,559 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,485 miles

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

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2014 28,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 27,999 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2013 25,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,014 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,691 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 22,648 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 21,335 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,862 miles

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

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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NL02 NVR is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red 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 NL02 NVR, 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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NL02 NVR is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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