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PF02 ZRU

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,540 mi
Last recorded13,540 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S16,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 ZRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 13,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 13,540 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 9,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

headlamp mask/converter fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2019 8,695 miles

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

headlamp mask/converter fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2019 8,695 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition downpipe balance pipe corroded away (8.1.1 (a))

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

headlamp mask/converter fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2018 7,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 7,382 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated cross pipe under engine (7.1.1a)

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

headlamp mask/convertor fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 6,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 2,921 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 2,894 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 2,894 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 2,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 2,570 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 2,170 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 1,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 1,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 562 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 539 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2006 453 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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PF02 ZRU is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PF02 ZRU, 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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PF02 ZRU is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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