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Y128 VKX

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,282 mi
Last recorded38,282 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 VKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 38,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 37,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,602 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,969 miles

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

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)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,394 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,585 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,254 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 15,860 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 11,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,349 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,485 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 8,485 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 7,501 miles

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

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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Y128 VKX is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y128 VKX, 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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What year was Y128 VKX registered?

Y128 VKX is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y128 VKX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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