MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from join to silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both handlebar end weights missing
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
number plate light not working
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
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Y517 GMB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 Y517 GMB, 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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Y517 GMB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 2001.
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