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FN02 JUO

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,796 mi
Last recorded47,796 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ50021,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 JUO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,796 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 46,604 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,153 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,417 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 31,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 31,674 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 31,232 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 May 2010 30,764 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,185 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 27,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,115 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 23,795 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

n/s switchgear slightly loose.

o/s handlebar slightly bent.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,795 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

n/s switchgear slightly loose.

o/s handlebar slightly bent.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,017 miles

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

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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FN02 JUO is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN02 JUO, 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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FN02 JUO is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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