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PK51 KZT

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,573 mi
Last recorded66,573 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 KZT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,972 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

one bulb out on rear light

Fail 1 Sep 2020 61,959 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted split link wrong way (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

one bulb out on rear light

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,614 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,731 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,286 miles

Number Plate Light Inoperative

Repair Plug In Rear Tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,258 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 35,019 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,296 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 33,296 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 7 May 2008 32,542 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 28,213 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 May 2007 28,213 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2005 61,310 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

cut in rear tyre,not deep enough to expose cord

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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PK51 KZT is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 15,200 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PK51 KZT, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PK51 KZT registered?

PK51 KZT is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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