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VE02 UHG

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,649 mi
Last recorded17,649 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ50021,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 UHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 17,649 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Gear neutral lamp inoperative.

Fail 6 Jul 2021 17,649 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Gear neutral lamp inoperative.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 9 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,401 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 17,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,390 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,004 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 13,004 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 12,295 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 12,271 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 9,456 miles

R/H Lock stop damaged. Rear brake pedal bent.

Pass 29 May 2007 7,952 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 7,952 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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VE02 UHG is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VE02 UHG, 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 VE02 UHG registered?

VE02 UHG is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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The MOT history for VE02 UHG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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