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Y59 LWL

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

22,098 mi
Last recorded22,098 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ50018,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 LWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 22,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively b/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush pivot (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,021 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 21,001 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 19,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 15,829 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 15,829 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 13,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 13,084 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 11,747 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 11,747 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,747 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 11,747 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 11,285 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

cush drive bearing slightly worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,734 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,248 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 17,065 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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Y59 LWL is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 18,890 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y59 LWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y59 LWL is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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