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Y472 NJN

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,970 mi
Last recorded23,970 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 NJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,861 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 20,861 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 16,162 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 16,162 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 11,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,484 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,132 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,452 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 9,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 8,864 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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Y472 NJN 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 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 Y472 NJN, 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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What year was Y472 NJN registered?

Y472 NJN is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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