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OU05 HWJ

2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,443 mi
Last recorded21,443 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 21,443 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 19,201 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 15,771 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 13,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 13,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 11,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 10,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 9,192 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 7,144 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 5,950 miles

Front rubber tyre valve stem cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2015 5,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 4,728 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 3,860 miles

Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 3,405 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 2,152 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 1,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 1,521 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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OU05 HWJ is a 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,119 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 OU05 HWJ, 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 21 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 OU05 HWJ registered?

OU05 HWJ is a 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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