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T503 UOS

1999 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,437 mi
Last recorded23,437 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki GPZ50017,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 UOS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,437 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 23,420 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,658 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,344 miles

rear brake has slight judder

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,035 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,778 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 20,771 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,249 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 19,249 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 16,267 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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T503 UOS is a 1999 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 17,569 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T503 UOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T503 UOS registered?

T503 UOS is a 1999 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T503 UOS safe to buy?

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