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Y309 HFB

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,829 mi
Last recorded31,829 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 HFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 31,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,965 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 28,965 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 22,296 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight wear to cushion drive rubbers

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,296 miles

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

slight wear to cushion drive rubbers

Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Jul 2009 19,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,304 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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Y309 HFB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y309 HFB, 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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Y309 HFB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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