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BU03 LGN

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,317 mi
Last recorded41,317 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 40,410 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 38,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 37,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 37,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 34,900 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight free play in rear shock linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 34,208 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 33,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,858 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock linkages have free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,666 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,783 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 27,202 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 27,202 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 24,409 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

left grip twists on bar but remains secure due to bar end weight

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,766 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,552 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 9,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 3,817 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 3,570 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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BU03 LGN is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BU03 LGN, 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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BU03 LGN is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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