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P616 CLJ

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,405 mi
Last recorded24,405 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 CLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 24,405 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,004 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear suspension creaking

swing arm corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 23,997 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear suspension creaking

swing arm corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,300 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,498 miles

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

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

advise =sounds like engine noise or the exhaust is blowing from close to the manifold area !!!!

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,330 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

advise + very little movement in rear suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2005 16,747 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P616 CLJ is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P616 CLJ, 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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P616 CLJ is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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