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Y304 EBB

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Diesel 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

10,917 mi
Last recorded10,917 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 EBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 10,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 10,888 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 10,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 10,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 9,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 9,561 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 9,278 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 9,022 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 8,696 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 8,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 7,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,652 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 7,652 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 5,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 5,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 5,298 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 4,747 miles

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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Y304 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y304 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.

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What year was Y304 EBB registered?

Y304 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y304 EBB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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