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AY03 JVC

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,676 mi
Last recorded51,676 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 JVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,676 miles

Front brake spongy

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,046 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2015 50,583 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 50,583 miles

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

Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid caliper (3.2.B4)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,146 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 49,068 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 47,935 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2012 47,935 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,885 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,634 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,694 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 1,921 miles

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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AY03 JVC is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 JVC, 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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AY03 JVC is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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