Kawasaki GPZ500S
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc
T188 JCXMOT history
T188 JCX is a red petrol Kawasaki GPZ500S first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 27,987 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 27,987 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 762 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T188 JCX
- 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
- 3 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T188 JCX was last recorded at 27,987 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 27,976 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 762 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 27,987 miles
- 2024 – 27,674 miles
- 2019 – 27,490 miles
- 2016 – 27,356 miles
- 2014 – 26,972 miles
- 2013 – 25,135 miles
- 2012 – 23,982 miles
- 2010 – 21,648 miles
- 2008 – 15,104 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass27,987 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
12 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass27,987 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 27,987 miles
- Test number
- 553639125364
- AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail27,976 miles (+302)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,976 miles
- Test number
- 152444907031
- DangerousFront Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected front folk seals leaking (2.2.2 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass27,674 miles (+184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 27,674 miles
- Test number
- 980369579350
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass27,490 miles (+134)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 27,490 miles
- Test number
- 570007197817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,356 miles (+384)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 27,356 miles
- Test number
- 266815411134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,972 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 26,972 miles
- Test number
- 995791034241
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail26,958 miles (+1,823)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,958 miles
- Test number
- 719556924275
- FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail25,135 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,135 miles
- Test number
- 486514703219
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)
Pass25,135 miles (+1,153)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 25,135 miles
- Test number
- 687374103229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,982 miles (+2,334)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 23,982 miles
- Test number
- 628078112188
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Pass21,648 miles (+6,544)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 21,648 miles
- Test number
- 120617530148
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Pass15,104 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 15,104 miles
- Test number
- 680258188206
- AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- NoteSlight play on rear suspension links
Questions about T188 JCX
- Does T188 JCX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T188 JCX expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T188 JCX?
- The MOT on T188 JCX expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T188 JCX done?
- T188 JCX was recorded at 27,987 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 762 miles a year.
- Has T188 JCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T188 JCX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T188 JCX 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 T188 JCX find?
- T188 JCX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake; rear lower shock absorber has a slightly worn bush.
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