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RV02 WUK

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,458 mi
Last recorded18,458 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ50021,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 WUK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,458 miles

FRONT TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 18,456 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 17,805 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 21 Jan 2012 17,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,796 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 17,796 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,773 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 17,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,883 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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RV02 WUK is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 21,017 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV02 WUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV02 WUK registered?

RV02 WUK is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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