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EY03 KCA

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,477 mi
Last recorded27,477 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ50017,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 KCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,477 miles

o/s bar slighty bent

Fail 12 Mar 2015 27,475 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

o/s bar slighty bent

Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,151 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,147 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 24,147 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,443 miles

rear suspension appears hard

Fail 30 Mar 2006 14,411 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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EY03 KCA is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 17,887 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY03 KCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY03 KCA registered?

EY03 KCA is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is EY03 KCA safe to buy?

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