MOT Status
ValidMileage
21,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
front brake spongy
gear shift loose
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside mirror loose
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside mirror loose
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
gear shift loose
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
wiring all lose
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front caliper and disc removed
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SP53 FUJ is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 13,651 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 SP53 FUJ, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SP53 FUJ?
You can check the full history of SP53 FUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SP53 FUJ registered?
SP53 FUJ is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 February 2004.
Is SP53 FUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP53 FUJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SP53 FUJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP53 FUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.