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DK05 KXJ

2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,637 mi
Last recorded44,637 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 KXJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Slight cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,061 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 41,403 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 35,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,820 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,982 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 29,982 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 27,943 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 27,910 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 21,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,191 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 21,190 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,410 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 16,331 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 13,931 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

small cuts in front and rear tyre treads. front tyre tread slight uneven wear .offside front indicator assembly damaged and taped into position .

Pass 17 May 2011 13,931 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

small cuts in front and rear tyre treads. front tyre tread slight uneven wear .offside front indicator assembly damaged and taped into position .

Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,086 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,065 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 6,057 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 2,949 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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DK05 KXJ is a 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DK05 KXJ, 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 DK05 KXJ registered?

DK05 KXJ is a 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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