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BC53 ETX

2004 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,056 mi
Last recorded19,056 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 ETX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 19,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 18,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 17,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 16,192 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 16,192 miles

Offside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 15,049 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 14,680 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 14,468 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 10,354 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 8,231 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 6,977 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 4,221 miles

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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BC53 ETX is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BC53 ETX, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC53 ETX is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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