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SJ03 FYX

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,846 mi
Last recorded30,846 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 FYX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 30,846 miles

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 29,178 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals misting of oil advise (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rear shock damping poor advise (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,439 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 28,430 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 28,364 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,365 miles

brake lever bent

Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,110 miles

FRONT BRAKE LEVER BENT

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,375 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 17,272 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,059 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 9,059 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,923 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,508 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,632 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 7,615 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 2,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 2,358 miles

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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SJ03 FYX is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SJ03 FYX, 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 SJ03 FYX registered?

SJ03 FYX is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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