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Y315 FOD

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,239 mi
Last recorded10,239 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 FOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 10,239 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,764 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,490 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2011 84,885 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

n/s exhaust holed but not leaking or excessively noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

some surface corrosion starting on frame and swing arm

Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,165 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 59,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,283 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 45,273 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 34,118 miles

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

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
Full Kawasaki GPZ500S reliability report

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Y315 FOD is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y315 FOD, 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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Y315 FOD is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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