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VX05 JYG

2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,314 mi
Last recorded27,314 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 JYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,314 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,970 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At centre tread area (4.1.3(ii))

Slight play - cush drive rubbers

Pass 18 Jul 2015 25,696 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Play evident in cush drive

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,956 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,766 miles

O/S fork stancion pitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 22,766 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

O/S fork stancion pitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,169 miles

Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Slight play cushdrive rubbers

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 20,166 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Slight play,cush drive rubbers

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary tubeless tyre repair in rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2011 15,675 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Temporary tubeless tyre repair in rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2011 15,665 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear tyre has temporary tubeless repair

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,621 miles

Centre lower exhaust clamp missing

Cush-drive rubbers worn

Fail 26 Apr 2010 5,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre lower exhaust clamp missing

Cush-drive rubbers worn

Pass 5 May 2009 4,461 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 4,461 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 4,348 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 3,391 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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VX05 JYG is a 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,119 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 VX05 JYG, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX05 JYG is a 2005 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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