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Y517 MFC

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,737 mi
Last recorded22,737 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 MFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 22,737 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear brake disc scored

front & rear tyres perished in tread area

Fail 21 Oct 2024 22,737 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached linkage bolt & bush loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc scored

front & rear tyres perished in tread area

Fail 8 Jul 2021 22,727 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear suspension damper has excessive fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear suspension general condition is badly corroded and likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear lower suspension link has excessive play in all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both position lamps and headlight affected by operation of all indicators (flashing with indicators in operation) (4.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose drive chain excessively loose can pull chain off rear tightest part of sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake caliper leaking front brake caliper is leaking fluid (brake reservoir fluid low) (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working front brake lamp does not illuminate when front brake applied(suspected switch) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on frame and swingarm in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 22,703 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Monoshock lower link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 22,703 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Monoshock lower link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 21,607 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,747 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 18,675 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 15,157 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 12,509 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre cuts/tears , not to cords.

Pass 12 May 2011 8,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 8,639 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,775 miles

dent in fuel tank right hand side

Pass 20 Aug 2007 7,387 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 6,906 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

dent in fuel tank, right side

Pass 12 Aug 2006 6,906 miles

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

dent in fuel tank, right side

Pass 12 Sep 2005 6,227 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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Y517 MFC 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 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 Y517 MFC, 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 MFC is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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