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YJ53 KWE

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,389 mi
Last recorded25,389 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 KWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 25,389 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 25,388 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,341 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 24,341 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,183 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 22,183 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,772 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 12,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,017 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 3,405 miles

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

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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YJ53 KWE is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 15,445 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 YJ53 KWE, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ53 KWE registered?

YJ53 KWE is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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