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PL03 KYW

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

4,241 mi
Last recorded4,241 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 KYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 4,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 4,142 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 4,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 3,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 3,907 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 3,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 3,581 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 3,245 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 3,122 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 2,742 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2007 2,136 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2006 1,578 miles

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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PL03 KYW is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KYW, 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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What year was PL03 KYW registered?

PL03 KYW is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for PL03 KYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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