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W663 PBB

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,665 mi
Last recorded49,665 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW663 PBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 49,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 49,526 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 49,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 49,234 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle missing split pin

Pass 29 Sep 2021 40,111 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,179 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 38,179 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 34,445 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. suspension linkage corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. suspension linkage corroded (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,662 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock linkage corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,267 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,355 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 20,071 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 20,071 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 18,490 miles

Brake pads getting low

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 13,677 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 10,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,556 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 3,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 3,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 2,008 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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W663 PBB is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W663 PBB, 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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W663 PBB is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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