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OU04 AET

2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,648 mi
Last recorded24,648 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S13,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 AET
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 24,648 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 23,194 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 19,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,861 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,278 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,093 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,868 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 12,054 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 10,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,512 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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OU04 AET is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 OU04 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU04 AET registered?

OU04 AET is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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The MOT history for OU04 AET shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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