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Y474 JPM

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,967 mi
Last recorded28,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 JPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 28,967 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 28,243 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 27,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 27,242 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 27,179 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 26,941 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 26,711 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 26,692 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,536 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 25,816 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 25,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 23,987 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2017 23,984 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey leaking from down pipes (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,602 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,793 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 22,367 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 22,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,898 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,151 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,645 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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Y474 JPM is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y474 JPM, 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 Y474 JPM registered?

Y474 JPM is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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