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PJ54 XWK

2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,467 mi
Last recorded11,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 XWK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 11,467 miles

Chain guard missing

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 11,079 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 11,079 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 10,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake lever bent

swingarm has surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2016 10,881 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied footbrake pedal bent (3.1.3c)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 9,569 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 7,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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))

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

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain dry

front tyre perished

Fail 31 Oct 2012 7,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain dry

front tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2011 5,837 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 5,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 4,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 3,636 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 3,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 3,294 miles

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

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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PJ54 XWK is a 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PJ54 XWK, 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.

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PJ54 XWK is a 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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