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EO52 OWZ

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

16,761 mi
Last recorded16,761 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 OWZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 16,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 15,875 miles

play in rear sprocket drive

Pass 1 Dec 2023 14,527 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 14,468 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 14,126 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 13,395 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 13,255 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,171 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 10,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 10,300 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Side stand cut out switch is not working

Pass 11 May 2015 9,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 8,162 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 7,615 miles

Offside (R/H) Handlebar Slightly Bent.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,776 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 6,535 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 5,235 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 5,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 4,222 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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EO52 OWZ is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO52 OWZ, 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 EO52 OWZ registered?

EO52 OWZ is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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