Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T873 ASMMOT history

T873 ASM is a black petrol Kawasaki GPZ500S first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 16,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2026
Mileage
16,229 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T873 ASM
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
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T873 ASM was last recorded at 16,229 miles on 12 May 2025, 974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,255 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
974 miles
Average per year
121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 16,229 miles
  • 2021 – 15,255 miles
  • 2017 – 15,117 miles
  • 2016 – 14,815 miles
  • 2013 – 14,792 miles
  • 2012 – 14,784 miles
  • 2011 – 14,760 miles
  • 2010 – 14,706 miles
  • 2009 – 14,589 miles
  • 2008 – 14,469 miles
  • 2007 – 14,295 miles
  • 2006 – 13,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,229 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,229 miles (+974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    16,229 miles
    Test number
    184560023179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass15,255 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    15,255 miles
    Test number
    451065069930
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyre has cracking to sidewalls

  3. Pass15,117 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    15,117 miles
    Test number
    234694574651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    14,815 miles
    Test number
    216763066810
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  5. Fail14,815 miles (+23)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,815 miles
    Test number
    748074033741
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  6. Pass14,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,792 miles
    Test number
    759287743219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail14,792 miles (+8)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,792 miles
    Test number
    967247443224
    • Repaired at testFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

  8. Fail14,784 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,784 miles
    Test number
    258142302124
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

  9. Pass14,784 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,784 miles
    Test number
    605052902119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail14,760 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,760 miles
    Test number
    296254381006
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

  11. Pass14,760 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,760 miles
    Test number
    669064981096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,706 miles
    Test number
    621712690057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,706 miles (+117)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,706 miles
    Test number
    924012590055
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

  14. Pass14,589 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,589 miles
    Test number
    963434289031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,469 miles
    Test number
    103374118169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,469 miles (+174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,469 miles
    Test number
    344644718115
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)

  17. Pass14,295 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    14,295 miles
    Test number
    161300187490
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass13,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,912 miles
    Test number
    133946876003
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about T873 ASM

Does T873 ASM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T873 ASM expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T873 ASM?
The MOT on T873 ASM expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T873 ASM done?
T873 ASM was recorded at 16,229 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 121 miles a year.
Has T873 ASM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T873 ASM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T873 ASM 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 T873 ASM find?
T873 ASM passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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