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DX03 BGZ

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,926 mi
Last recorded27,926 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 BGZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,816 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside handlebar bar end slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 25,813 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside handlebar bar end slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,530 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 21,530 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,692 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 19,129 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,693 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 18,693 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,971 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 17,971 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,470 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 13,470 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,094 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 8,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 5,743 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 4,784 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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DX03 BGZ is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX03 BGZ, 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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DX03 BGZ is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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