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Kawasaki Gpz500s (2001)

142 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.4% first-time pass rate

2001 Kawasaki Gpz500s

CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2001 Kawasaki Gpz500s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 5.4% above UK average
85.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
14,617
typical mileage
8,840–21,314 middle half
16.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.67
avg MOT failures per car
over 10 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Kawasaki Gpz500s

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 141 85.3% 1.67
Diesel (1%) 1 95% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Kawasaki Gpz500s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,840
low mileage
14,617
typical
21,314
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Kawasaki Gpz500s vehicles fall between 8,840 and 21,314 miles.

2001 Kawasaki Gpz500s — Still on the Road

32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.

62 32 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

10
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.67
Avg failures per vehicle
6.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Kawasaki Gpz500s

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 40.1%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 37.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 25.7%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 23.7%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 23.4%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 20.4%
    Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 17.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 17.1%
    Steering movement slightly 'notchy'

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Kawasaki Gpz500s:

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2002