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KE04 LPP

2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,220 mi
Last recorded29,220 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S13,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 LPP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,220 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm is covered in surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 29,220 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm is covered in surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,954 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 28,954 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,377 miles

forks are pitted

swing arm is corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 25,377 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

forks are pitted

swing arm is corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,990 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 22,990 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,796 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,081 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,751 miles

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 16,750 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

number plate lamp inop

Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 10,438 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,452 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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KE04 LPP is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 13,651 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 KE04 LPP, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE04 LPP is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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