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N206 XDV

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,296 mi
Last recorded39,296 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 XDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 39,296 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 39,296 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 39,078 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 39,054 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 38,620 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,890 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,490 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,901 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 35,740 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 35,736 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,471 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,174 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,537 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 49,945 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 49,692 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,833 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 46,833 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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N206 XDV is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N206 XDV, 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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N206 XDV is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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