Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T480 JDTMOT history

T480 JDT is a black petrol Kawasaki GPZ500S first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 25,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
25,636 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 JDT
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 JDT was last recorded at 25,636 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,636 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,636 miles
  • 2025 – 25,268 miles
  • 2024 – 25,121 miles
  • 2023 – 24,603 miles
  • 2022 – 24,310 miles
  • 2021 – 23,190 miles
  • 2020 – 21,963 miles
  • 2018 – 19,781 miles
  • 2017 – 19,675 miles
  • 2016 – 19,398 miles
  • 2013 – 19,330 miles
  • 2012 – 18,766 miles
  • 2011 – 18,361 miles
  • 2010 – 18,102 miles
  • 2009 – 16,710 miles
  • 2006 – 16,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,636 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    25,636 miles
    Test number
    128689556433
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail25,636 miles (+368)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,636 miles
    Test number
    423554706314
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  3. Pass25,268 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    25,268 miles
    Test number
    438820193862
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  4. Pass25,121 miles (+518)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    25,121 miles
    Test number
    608524524994
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass24,603 miles (+293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    24,603 miles
    Test number
    954636170043
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  6. Pass24,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,310 miles
    Test number
    854961825367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,310 miles (+1,120)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,310 miles
    Test number
    805575944746
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass23,190 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    23,190 miles
    Test number
    278578902459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,963 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,963 miles
    Test number
    476872232977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,781 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    19,781 miles
    Test number
    779748405173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass19,675 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,675 miles
    Test number
    688736940269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,398 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,398 miles
    Test number
    996430381922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,330 miles (+564)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,330 miles
    Test number
    408985243159
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyre side wall cracked.
    • NoteSlight binding front brake.

  14. Pass18,766 miles (+405)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,766 miles
    Test number
    148102612100
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSide walls cracked on rear tyre

  15. Pass18,361 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,361 miles
    Test number
    455416511198
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

  16. Pass18,102 miles (+1,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,102 miles
    Test number
    343367110125
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  17. Pass16,710 miles (+530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,710 miles
    Test number
    524812419187
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  18. Pass16,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,180 miles
    Test number
    151908646224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,180 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,180 miles
    Test number
    872227546261
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Questions about T480 JDT

Does T480 JDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 JDT is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T480 JDT?
The MOT on T480 JDT is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 JDT done?
T480 JDT was recorded at 25,636 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 481 miles a year.
Has T480 JDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 JDT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T480 JDT 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 T480 JDT find?
T480 JDT passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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