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WU51 RWL

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,283 mi
Last recorded27,283 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 RWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 27,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 23,836 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 23,832 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,815 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 23,735 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 23,690 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 23,605 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear slight play at sprocket carrier

Pass 17 Jul 2018 23,305 miles

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

minor oil leak ?

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,812 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 22,812 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,010 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 18,010 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Inner Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,579 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,499 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2007 10,709 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 10,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,713 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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WU51 RWL is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 WU51 RWL, 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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WU51 RWL is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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