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NX04 GPZ

2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

35,059 mi
Last recorded35,059 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S13,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 GPZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 35,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,844 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 34,830 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 34,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.05mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 33,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 33,196 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 33,192 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 30,318 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 30,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 30,380 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 24,317 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,980 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 22,940 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

rear tyre perished **

Pass 2 Oct 2014 21,496 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,884 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 20,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 17,549 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 17,549 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 13,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,105 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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NX04 GPZ is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NX04 GPZ, 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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NX04 GPZ is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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