CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y382 NYB

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,807 mi
Last recorded51,807 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY382 NYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 51,807 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 51,112 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,702 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,687 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 50,687 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,731 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 44,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Still turns after closed stop. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp,one of two bulbs not working.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 37,294 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 37,290 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 19,841 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,126 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 18,126 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 16,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,204 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 13,202 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,885 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 10,885 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 9,648 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

only 1 rear position light working

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,648 miles

only 1 rear position light working

Pass 5 Oct 2007 8,765 miles

Exhaust clamp broken

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y382 NYB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y382 NYB, 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

How do I check the history of Y382 NYB?

You can check the full history of Y382 NYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y382 NYB registered?

Y382 NYB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y382 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y382 NYB shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y382 NYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y382 NYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.