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Y254 EBB

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,820 mi
Last recorded17,820 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 EBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,820 miles

Adv Rear Tyre Wall Cracked

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,501 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,300 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 13,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 10,278 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 10,272 miles

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

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

rear tyre close to legal limit.

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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Y254 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y254 EBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y254 EBB registered?

Y254 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y254 EBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y254 EBB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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