MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,436 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)
Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Gear linkage insucure
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT H/BARS VERY SLIGHTY LOOSE
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E986 XSW is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 21,203 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 E986 XSW, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E986 XSW registered?
E986 XSW is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is E986 XSW safe to buy?
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