Kawasaki Gpz500s (2002)
2002 Kawasaki Gpz500s
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2002 Kawasaki Gpz500s. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
The 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500S has an 86% first-time pass rate, which is a solid 6 points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are generally well-maintained—though the 22.1% that have recorded dangerous defects is a concern worth taking seriously when inspecting any example. Petrol versus diesel comparisons don't apply to motorcycles, so the overall reliability picture is straightforward: this is a dependable workhorse for its age.
At nearly 17,000 miles on average, these bikes show realistic usage for a 22-year-old machine, and the median of 15,941 miles suggests many examples are sensibly ridden rather than thrashed. The 7.1 advisories per vehicle point to typical wear items (tyres, chains, bearings), but 1.71 failures on average indicates most don't need major work—so before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks for corrosion, brake condition, and suspension play, since these are common failure points on older bikes.
We have limited data for the 2002 Kawasaki Gpz500s — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 131 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Based on 131 cars. % = share of cohort with at least one match (advisories + failures combined).
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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Before you buy a 2002 Kawasaki Gpz500s
Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Kawasaki Gpz500s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Kawasaki Gpz500s vehicles fall between 10,094 and 23,552 miles.
2002 Kawasaki Gpz500s — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 46% of 2002 Kawasaki Gpz500ss are still active.
Numbers are declining — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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