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Y233 SNE

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,972 mi
Last recorded33,972 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ50018,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 SNE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,972 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 31,606 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,619 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 26,482 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 26,460 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive both (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,857 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering front stay (2.1.2e)

left hand grip split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,893 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 14,886 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,452 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,183 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 7,183 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,167 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 7,167 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 7,149 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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Y233 SNE is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y233 SNE, 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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Y233 SNE is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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