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BC05 HKF

2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,457 mi
Last recorded25,457 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HKF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 21,688 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 3,818 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 3,818 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 2,634 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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BC05 HKF is a 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,119 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 BC05 HKF, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC05 HKF registered?

BC05 HKF is a 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BC05 HKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 HKF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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