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GX03 VGG

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,322 mi
Last recorded31,322 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VGG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 31,322 miles

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

front fairing loose

Pass 3 Nov 2022 30,862 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 30,303 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 30,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 29,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 28,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 28,248 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 28,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 27,209 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,428 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 24,390 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front brake draging slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,736 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2012 22,736 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,606 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 18,606 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,468 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 5,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 3,478 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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GX03 VGG is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX03 VGG, 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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GX03 VGG is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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