MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlight masked fitted.
Rear brake disc rusty.
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlight masked fitted.
Rear brake disc rusty.
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
FRONT TYRE LOW AND WIRE`S HANGING FROM FRONT FAIRING .
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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M290 DBY is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M290 DBY, 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 M290 DBY registered?
M290 DBY is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 1998.
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