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Y107 XAX

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

17,629 mi
Last recorded17,629 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 XAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 17,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 14,649 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 14,121 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement In rear suspension link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre perished in treads

Speedometer illumination not working

Fail 26 Apr 2024 14,121 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement In rear suspension link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear tyre perished in treads

Speedometer illumination not working

Fail 8 Sep 2023 14,108 miles

Nearside Upper Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 13,781 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cushion drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 13,170 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 13,159 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 12,800 miles

Nearside Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 11,677 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 11,677 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 11,677 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 10,782 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,731 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 10,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 7,225 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 6,960 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 6,957 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,898 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 6,898 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 5,338 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 5,330 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 4,505 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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Y107 XAX is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y107 XAX, 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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Y107 XAX is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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