Kawasaki GPZ 500

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 498 cc

Y32 DCHMOT history

Y32 DCH is a black petrol Kawasaki GPZ 500 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 14,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
14,913 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y32 DCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
GPZ 500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y32 DCH was last recorded at 14,913 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2019: 12,372 miles, lower than 27,797 miles on 6 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
14,291 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
622 miles
Average per year
210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 14,913 miles
  • 2024 – 14,291 miles
  • 2022 – 14,000 miles
  • 2021 – 12,499 miles
  • 2020 – 12,402 miles
  • 2019 – 12,372 miles
  • 2018 – 27,797 miles
  • 2017 – 27,502 miles
  • 2016 – 26,705 miles
  • 2015 – 26,625 miles
  • 2014 – 25,279 miles
  • 2013 – 24,873 miles
  • 2012 – 24,201 miles
  • 2011 – 22,940 miles
  • 2010 – 18,419 miles
  • 2009 – 14,787 miles
  • 2008 – 11,415 miles
  • 2007 – 11,119 miles
  • 2006 – 10,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,913 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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Advise slight play in rear suspention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass14,913 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    14,913 miles
    Test number
    131342363118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass14,291 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    14,291 miles
    Test number
    575093730074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,000 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    14,000 miles
    Test number
    537423291842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass12,499 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    12,499 miles
    Test number
    146792801525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    12,402 miles
    Test number
    243451592522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail12,402 miles (+30)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,402 miles
    Test number
    506067237945
    • DangerousValve stem seriously damaged front (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Fail12,372 miles (-15,425)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,372 miles
    Test number
    640776325514
    • DangerousValve stem seriously damaged Front tyre valve split (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBrake excessively binding Front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front of exhaust blowing at engine (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorMotorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rear mudguard number plate holder loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements protective Plastic film still on the number plate (0.1 (d))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer dented but does not effect sound
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension at lower shock mount
    • AdvisoryWiring rubbing on forks on full lock

  8. Pass27,797 miles (+295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,797 miles
    Test number
    616929685101
    • AdvisoryChain slightly loose, both tyre valves starting to split, end of clutch lever missing.

  9. Pass27,502 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,502 miles
    Test number
    805451831322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,498 miles (+793)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,498 miles
    Test number
    894704731320
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

  11. Pass26,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,705 miles
    Test number
    585439091756
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in rear suspention

  12. Fail26,705 miles (+80)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,705 miles
    Test number
    445794380949
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads worn to excess (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureDirection indicators not working No indicators fitted to bike front or rear (1.5.1c)
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose Chain excess movement (6.2.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high Headlamp aim to high (1.6)
    • FailureTyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front tyre worn irregular and starting to split (4.1.2a(ii))
    • FailureTyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear Tyre worn to limit and starting to split (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in rear suspention

  13. Fail26,625 miles (+1,346)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    939396364303
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside bar end missing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in rear tyre

  14. Pass25,279 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,279 miles
    Test number
    327827924433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,873 miles (+672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,873 miles
    Test number
    576482453141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  16. Pass24,201 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,201 miles
    Test number
    547844302193
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  17. Pass22,940 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,940 miles
    Test number
    806770591021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,419 miles
    Test number
    294857790012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  19. Fail18,419 miles (+3,632)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,419 miles
    Test number
    302757690029
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  20. Pass14,787 miles (+3,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,787 miles
    Test number
    280459089016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  21. Pass11,415 miles (+296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,415 miles
    Test number
    822885998010
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  22. Pass11,119 miles (+302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    11,119 miles
    Test number
    362893257003
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  23. Pass10,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,817 miles
    Test number
    830278246042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y32 DCH

Does Y32 DCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y32 DCH expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y32 DCH?
The MOT on Y32 DCH expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y32 DCH done?
Y32 DCH was recorded at 14,913 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 210 miles a year.
Has Y32 DCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y32 DCH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y32 DCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y32 DCH find?
Y32 DCH passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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