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LLZ 8203

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,799 mi
Last recorded19,799 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 8203
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 19,799 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 19,798 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2022 18,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 16,130 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 16,130 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 15,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 14,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,748 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 8,445 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 8,445 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 8,244 miles

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

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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LLZ 8203 is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LLZ 8203, 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 LLZ 8203 registered?

LLZ 8203 is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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