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LJ03 VWM

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,880 mi
Last recorded39,880 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VWM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 39,880 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 39,880 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 30,327 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,402 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 16,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 13,307 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,307 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 11,307 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,406 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 6,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 5,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 4,920 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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LJ03 VWM is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ03 VWM, 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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LJ03 VWM is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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