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W601 TUJ

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,405 mi
Last recorded23,405 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 TUJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,405 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Apr 2013 23,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,436 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 8,322 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 8,322 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,959 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 7,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 7,865 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,445 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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W601 TUJ is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 18,498 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 W601 TUJ, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W601 TUJ registered?

W601 TUJ is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W601 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W601 TUJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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