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PL03 ASX

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,208 mi
Last recorded31,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 ASX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 31,208 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect No movement from rear suspension, (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,212 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 25,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,406 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 12,469 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 11,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 9,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 9,458 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 8,046 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,024 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 7,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 7,378 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(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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PL03 ASX is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 15,445 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 PL03 ASX, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL03 ASX is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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