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DU52 TKT

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,239 mi
Last recorded19,239 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 TKT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 19,239 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 32,662 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 32,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,956 miles

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

chain guard not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2018 30,956 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

chain guard not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2017 27,977 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear brake shows slight flucuation (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,395 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,866 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 23,858 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Reg plate lamp not working

Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,161 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 20,142 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Number plate light does not illuminate.

Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 14,784 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,859 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 13,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 13,336 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 11,484 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2007 11,408 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 9,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,437 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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DU52 TKT is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DU52 TKT, 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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DU52 TKT is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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