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X702 CMB

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,669 mi
Last recorded26,669 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ50018,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX702 CMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 26,669 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 26,665 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,365 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 25,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 23,574 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 23,565 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,655 miles

excessive free play in throttle cable

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,651 miles

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

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,637 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2011 31,637 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front brake binding slightly

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 31,462 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 May 2009 31,400 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2008 28,963 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 May 2008 28,961 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,031 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,954 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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X702 CMB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X702 CMB, 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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X702 CMB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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