MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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.
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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.
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How do I check the history of YJ53 KWE?
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What year was YJ53 KWE registered?
YJ53 KWE is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 September 2003.
Is YJ53 KWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ53 KWE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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