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Y418 ABL

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,502 mi
Last recorded16,502 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 ABL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 16,502 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 16,284 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 15,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 15,706 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 15,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 14,163 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 12,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,400 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 11,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 8,944 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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Y418 ABL is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y418 ABL, 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

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What year was Y418 ABL registered?

Y418 ABL is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y418 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y418 ABL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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