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Y152 DRB

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,830 mi
Last recorded56,830 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 DRB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 56,830 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,797 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 56,797 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 55,953 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 55,953 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Cables off from bar ties (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 55,533 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slight bend (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort needs a service, (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,788 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,099 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,890 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,027 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 42,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,806 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,796 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,873 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,637 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 22,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,927 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 19,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,768 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,119 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 16,119 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,912 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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Y152 DRB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y152 DRB, 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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Y152 DRB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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