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EK03 AZA

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,420 mi
Last recorded71,420 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 AZA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 67,507 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,507 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,720 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 61,720 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,354 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,235 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 35,235 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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EK03 AZA is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK03 AZA, 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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What year was EK03 AZA registered?

EK03 AZA is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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