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W687 PEY

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,077 mi
Last recorded37,077 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 PEY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 37,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 37,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,065 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 37,063 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 37,063 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,047 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,989 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,887 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,808 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 36,804 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,902 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,308 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 33,308 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,038 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,561 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 26,863 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,795 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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W687 PEY is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W687 PEY, 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 W687 PEY registered?

W687 PEY is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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