MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,375 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
advise: front offside handlebar slightly bent
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
advise: front offside handlebar slightly bent
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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E522 XVS is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 29,120 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E522 XVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki GPZ500S typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E522 XVS registered?
E522 XVS is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E522 XVS safe to buy?
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