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L766 UVG

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,510 mi
Last recorded34,510 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL766 UVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,510 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,510 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,571 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 32,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 32,268 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 32,248 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

cush drive rubbers worn,but not knocking. †front brake very sharp and wooden. †chain very dry.

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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L766 UVG is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L766 UVG, 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 L766 UVG registered?

L766 UVG is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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