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K142 PAP

2008 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,927 mi
Last recorded31,927 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 PAP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 31,927 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 30,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 30,789 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,120 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 30,082 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,843 miles

Headlamp Is Permantly Masked

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 29,629 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,334 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,334 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,510 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,089 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Oct 2008 26,089 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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K142 PAP is a 2008 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K142 PAP, 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 18 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K142 PAP is a 2008 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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