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GK03 HYS

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,180 mi
Last recorded37,180 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 37,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,974 miles

Rear tyre mishaped

Pass 10 Oct 2019 31,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 30,829 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 30,829 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 26,901 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 22,092 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 17,189 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 17,189 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly component loose bolt loose (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 13,722 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,238 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 8,438 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 7,359 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 6,382 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 5,291 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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GK03 HYS is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GK03 HYS, 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 GK03 HYS registered?

GK03 HYS is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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