MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,591 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
engine oil level appears to be low,advise to check when cold
front brake slightly spongy,not enough to fail
gear lever pivot slightly worn
rear brake binding slightly,due to drum being slightly oval
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
engine oil level appears to be low,advise to check when cold
front brake slightly spongy,not enough to fail
gear lever pivot slightly worn
rear brake binding slightly,due to drum being slightly oval
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
front hydraulic brake control feels slightly spongy,not enough to fail
gear lever pivot slightly worn
rear upper engine mount bolt missing,engine remains secure
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
front hydraulic brake control feels slightly spongy,not enough to fail
gear lever pivot slightly worn
rear upper engine mount bolt missing,engine remains secure
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
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F297 KTU is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 33,703 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 F297 KTU, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F297 KTU is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 June 1989.
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