Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T138 VDVMOT history

T138 VDV is a black petrol Kawasaki GPZ500S first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 14,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
14,125 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 VDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
GPZ500S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 VDV was last recorded at 14,125 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,698 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 14,125 miles
  • 2022 – 13,698 miles
  • 2016 – 13,519 miles
  • 2015 – 13,392 miles
  • 2014 – 12,827 miles
  • 2013 – 12,706 miles
  • 2012 – 12,501 miles
  • 2011 – 12,208 miles
  • 2010 – 11,547 miles
  • 2008 – 11,151 miles
  • 2007 – 10,710 miles
  • 2006 – 10,441 miles
  • 2005 – 10,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,125 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,125 miles (+427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    14,125 miles
    Test number
    377018053565
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass13,698 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    13,698 miles
    Test number
    281766071765
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail13,693 miles (+174)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,693 miles
    Test number
    120314916081
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  4. Pass13,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    13,519 miles
    Test number
    509618724372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.2c)

  5. Fail13,519 miles (+127)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,519 miles
    Test number
    839181984535
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.2c)

  6. Pass13,392 miles (+565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    13,392 miles
    Test number
    588441332473
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  7. Pass12,827 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    12,827 miles
    Test number
    548411924301
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  8. Pass12,706 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    12,706 miles
    Test number
    249374893492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail12,702 miles (+201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,702 miles
    Test number
    909437583150
    • FailureFront Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • FailureRear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

  10. Pass12,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,501 miles
    Test number
    419769792172
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

  11. Fail12,501 miles (+293)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,501 miles
    Test number
    139818092108
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

  12. Pass12,208 miles (+661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,208 miles
    Test number
    547646891150
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  13. Pass11,547 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    11,547 miles
    Test number
    643087180180
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  14. Pass11,151 miles (+441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,151 miles
    Test number
    164817308237
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass10,710 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,710 miles
    Test number
    784815607259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,441 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,441 miles
    Test number
    430952106204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2006
    Odometer
    10,037 miles
    Test number
    300218135188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T138 VDV

Does T138 VDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 VDV expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 VDV?
The MOT on T138 VDV expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 VDV done?
T138 VDV was recorded at 14,125 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 222 miles a year.
Has T138 VDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 VDV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T138 VDV 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 T138 VDV find?
T138 VDV passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: drive chain worn but not considered excessive.

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