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WK51 CFX

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,035 mi
Last recorded37,035 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 CFX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,035 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 35,499 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 32,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 29,446 miles

Slight perish marks in sidewall of rear tyre.

Slight perish marks in sidewalls of front tyre.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 27,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 26,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 24,949 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,135 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,721 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 21,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,289 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,157 miles

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

chain and sprockets near end of life

Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,759 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,981 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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WK51 CFX is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 15,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK51 CFX, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK51 CFX registered?

WK51 CFX is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WK51 CFX safe to buy?

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