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SV53 BFN

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,938 mi
Last recorded33,938 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 BFN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 33,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 33,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 30,881 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 30,881 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 28,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 27,055 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencers (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,259 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,982 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 22,982 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,402 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,234 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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SV53 BFN is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SV53 BFN, 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 SV53 BFN registered?

SV53 BFN is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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