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WR03 ZTZ

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,601 mi
Last recorded26,601 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 ZTZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 26,601 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 29 May 2024 26,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 26,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,182 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front UPPER PANEL/SCREEN DAMAGE

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE RUBBER (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 26,182 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front UPPER PANEL/SCREEN DAMAGE

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE RUBBER (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,948 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 25,078 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 24,031 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 22,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,512 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 18,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,189 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,578 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 11,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 10,056 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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WR03 ZTZ is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 15,445 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 WR03 ZTZ, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WR03 ZTZ is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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