MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear tyre perished
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside rear exhaust silencer clamp broken
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y163 GBD is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue 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 Y163 GBD, 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 Y163 GBD registered?
Y163 GBD is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 July 2001.
Is Y163 GBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y163 GBD 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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