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WM53 KKE

2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,942 mi
Last recorded46,942 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S13,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 KKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,942 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,048 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)

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

chain guard missing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,635 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,635 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 41,633 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (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 21 Feb 2013 39,005 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 38,959 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,417 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 22,417 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,906 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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WM53 KKE is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 13,651 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 WM53 KKE, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WM53 KKE is a 2004 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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