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PN03 ULG

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,075 mi
Last recorded21,075 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 ULG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 21,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 20,195 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 20,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads near limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 17,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,801 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,877 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 14,877 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 8,787 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 8,787 miles

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

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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PN03 ULG is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PN03 ULG, 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 PN03 ULG registered?

PN03 ULG is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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