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M234 ELA

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,921 mi
Last recorded31,921 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 ELA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2008 31,921 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

number plate light not working

Fail 6 Aug 2007 31,590 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,590 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,300 miles

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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M234 ELA is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 18,498 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 M234 ELA, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M234 ELA registered?

M234 ELA is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is M234 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M234 ELA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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