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Y191 WDV

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,597 mi
Last recorded19,597 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 WDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 19,597 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 19,597 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,777 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 18,777 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 18,555 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 18,158 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 17,498 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 16,837 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,366 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 16,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 15,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,174 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,857 miles

Oil low

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 14,857 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Oil low

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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Y191 WDV is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y191 WDV, 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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Y191 WDV is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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