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R133 TFL

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,199 mi
Last recorded30,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 TFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 30,199 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 20,804 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 18,227 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 17,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 15,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 9,808 miles

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

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

front tyre starting to crack.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 9,808 miles

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

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

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

front tyre starting to crack.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,809 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 7,991 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 7,991 miles

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

r/h horn bracket loose

Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 3,766 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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R133 TFL is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R133 TFL, 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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R133 TFL is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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