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BU51 JUE

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,221 mi
Last recorded17,221 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JUE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 17,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 17,061 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 16,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 16,791 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 16,791 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 16,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 16,686 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 16,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 16,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 15,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,345 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,077 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 13,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 12,925 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 12,564 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,326 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 11,326 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,294 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 9,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 8,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 8,686 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 8,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 8,453 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 7,713 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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BU51 JUE is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 15,200 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 BU51 JUE, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU51 JUE is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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