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EX51 XVR

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,809 mi
Last recorded19,809 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 19,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 27,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 27,123 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 26,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 25,989 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,290 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 25,266 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 24,917 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 24,871 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,579 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 20,557 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 17,922 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 17,922 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,849 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 16,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 15,845 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,827 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 8,527 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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EX51 XVR is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 15,200 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 EX51 XVR, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX51 XVR registered?

EX51 XVR is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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