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SP53 FUJ

2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,209 mi
Last recorded21,209 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S13,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 FUJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 21,209 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 21,208 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 21,208 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 21,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 20,108 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 20,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 18,108 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 16,066 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 16,046 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 11,463 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 1,997 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 1,997 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2009 1,920 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 1,772 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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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.

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SP53 FUJ is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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