Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

S780 WKYMOT history

S780 WKY is a red petrol Kawasaki GPZ500S first used on 4 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 21,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
21,932 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 WKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
GPZ500S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 WKY was last recorded at 21,932 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,930 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 21,932 miles
  • 2017 – 21,921 miles
  • 2016 – 21,881 miles
  • 2015 – 21,769 miles
  • 2014 – 21,530 miles
  • 2013 – 21,451 miles
  • 2012 – 21,447 miles
  • 2011 – 21,302 miles
  • 2009 – 20,323 miles
  • 2007 – 19,352 miles
  • 2006 – 18,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,932 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryDriver rubbers wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,932 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    21,932 miles
    Test number
    875757832606
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver rubbers worn

  2. Fail21,930 miles (+9)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,930 miles
    Test number
    610981385939
    • MajorThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver rubbers worn

  3. Pass21,921 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,921 miles
    Test number
    221173961082
    • AdvisoryExhaust system blowing but not considered excessive

  4. Pass21,881 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    21,881 miles
    Test number
    410881005551
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  5. Pass21,769 miles (+239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    21,769 miles
    Test number
    318134405403
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  6. Pass21,530 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,530 miles
    Test number
    105125714271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  7. Pass21,451 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,451 miles
    Test number
    147871223227
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteFront brake sticking slightly

  8. Pass21,447 miles (+145)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,447 miles
    Test number
    245685992460
    • NoteDrive chain has some stiff linkages
    • NoteFront brake binding on slightly
    • NoteKush drive rubbers have slight free play

  9. Pass21,302 miles (+979)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,302 miles
    Test number
    236278671404
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteThe left hand bar is very slightly bent bot is not affecting the steering

  10. Pass20,323 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,323 miles
    Test number
    261458529431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,309 miles (+957)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,309 miles
    Test number
    273691829410
    • FailureDrive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  12. Pass19,352 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,352 miles
    Test number
    581160337112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,079 miles
    Test number
    494579676032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S780 WKY

Does S780 WKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S780 WKY expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S780 WKY?
The MOT on S780 WKY expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S780 WKY done?
S780 WKY was recorded at 21,932 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 232 miles a year.
Has S780 WKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 WKY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S780 WKY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S780 WKY find?
S780 WKY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; steering headbearing has slight free play, and 1 more.

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