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SV53 DFC

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,028 mi
Last recorded8,028 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 DFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 8,028 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 7,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 7,293 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 6,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 4,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 4,206 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 3,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 1,943 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 DFC is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

SV53 DFC is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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