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Y187 GDY

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,302 mi
Last recorded20,302 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ50018,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 GDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 20,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 20,296 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 20,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 19,880 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,325 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,110 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,573 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,166 miles

advise, both front/rear tyre valves showing slight perishing.

advise, front disc pads have uneven wear evident.

advise, non standard exhaust endcans fitted but not marked not for road use.

advise, rear drive chain loose.

advise, rear number plate light not operational.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 15,037 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

advise, both front/rear tyre valves showing slight perishing.

advise, front disc pads have uneven wear evident.

advise, non standard exhaust endcans fitted but not marked not for road use.

advise, rear drive chain loose.

advise, rear number plate light not operational.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 9,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 4,840 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,757 miles

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

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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Y187 GDY is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y187 GDY, 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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Y187 GDY is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y187 GDY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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