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PG04 WSN

2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,474 mi
Last recorded29,474 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S13,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 WSN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2013 29,474 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,096 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 20,096 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 15,280 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,280 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,090 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 12,090 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 5,457 miles

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

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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PG04 WSN is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PG04 WSN, 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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What year was PG04 WSN registered?

PG04 WSN is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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