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X185 XUM

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

44,259 mi
Last recorded44,259 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ50018,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 XUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,013 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 34,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 34,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,273 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 33,273 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 32,075 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 29,560 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 29,560 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 29,181 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 29,155 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 28,733 miles

advise tight spots detected when rear wheel turned by hand! further insoection required.

Pass 16 May 2013 26,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,289 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 25,288 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2011 22,769 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 22,761 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,488 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 21,486 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,890 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,141 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 12,866 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2004 10,667 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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X185 XUM is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 18,890 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X185 XUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X185 XUM registered?

X185 XUM is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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