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AK52 FCZ

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,404 mi
Last recorded32,404 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 FCZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,404 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 32,392 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,344 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 32,344 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,284 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,991 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 31,970 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2010 31,105 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 31,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,310 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,068 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 21,054 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 May 2008 21,036 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 17,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 May 2007 17,066 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,664 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 14,662 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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AK52 FCZ is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 15,445 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 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 AK52 FCZ, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK52 FCZ registered?

AK52 FCZ is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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