Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T342 KBVMOT history

T342 KBV is a black petrol Kawasaki GPZ500S first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
57,767 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T342 KBV
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
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T342 KBV was last recorded at 57,767 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,606 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
1,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 57,767 miles
  • 2021 – 57,606 miles
  • 2020 – 57,416 miles
  • 2019 – 57,216 miles
  • 2018 – 56,962 miles
  • 2017 – 56,645 miles
  • 2016 – 52,266 miles
  • 2015 – 52,223 miles
  • 2014 – 49,942 miles
  • 2013 – 44,641 miles
  • 2012 – 40,087 miles
  • 2011 – 39,607 miles
  • 2009 – 39,306 miles
  • 2008 – 36,913 miles
  • 2007 – 34,116 miles
  • 2006 – 31,552 miles
  • 2005 – 27,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,767 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,767 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    374244160827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,606 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,606 miles
    Test number
    522110107661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,416 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    725549497918
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail57,413 miles (+197)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    963269343034
    • MajorStop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass57,216 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    115068618558
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

  6. Fail57,214 miles (+252)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,214 miles
    Test number
    300164841100
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,962 miles
    Test number
    858466575242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,962 miles (+317)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,962 miles
    Test number
    970893952282
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

  9. Pass56,645 miles (+4,379)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,645 miles
    Test number
    144190504123
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear disc corroded

  10. Pass52,266 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    755544329408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,223 miles (+2,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    640972617488
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  12. Pass49,942 miles (+5,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    316821684061
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

  13. Pass44,641 miles (+4,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,641 miles
    Test number
    519225973041
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  14. Pass40,087 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,087 miles
    Test number
    876818182029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,607 miles (+301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,607 miles
    Test number
    595725131046
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  16. Pass39,306 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,306 miles
    Test number
    663261229322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,913 miles (+2,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,913 miles
    Test number
    874949218343
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  18. Pass34,116 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,116 miles
    Test number
    321873927392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,552 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,552 miles
    Test number
    650594726350
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  20. Pass31,552 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,552 miles
    Test number
    784534226386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,292 miles
    Test number
    340759846479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,292 miles (+3,447)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,292 miles
    Test number
    561093646240
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  23. Pass27,845 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    27,845 miles
    Test number
    310202255444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,803 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,803 miles
    Test number
    894681055240
    • FailureRear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Questions about T342 KBV

Does T342 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T342 KBV expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T342 KBV?
The MOT on T342 KBV expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T342 KBV done?
T342 KBV was recorded at 57,767 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 1,751 miles a year.
Has T342 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T342 KBV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T342 KBV 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 T342 KBV find?
T342 KBV passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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