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Y411 RDF

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

39,586 mi
Last recorded39,586 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY411 RDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 39,586 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 39,577 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 37,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 35,822 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 35,822 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 34,941 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,201 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 34,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 34,007 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 33,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,305 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 32,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 28,981 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Slight wear in drive rubbers (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 28,971 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 1 May 2015 27,263 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 27,263 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,235 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 17,131 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,256 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 13,236 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 11,702 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 9,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,336 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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Y411 RDF 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 84%.

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 Y411 RDF, 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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Y411 RDF is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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