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R142 GRO

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,939 mi
Last recorded15,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 GRO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 15,939 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 15,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 13,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 13,134 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake fluid level low

rear sprocket cush drive rubbers worn

Fail 6 Feb 2021 13,125 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake fluid level low

rear sprocket cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 21 Dec 2019 13,066 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear brake fluid level low

rear sprocket cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 19 Mar 2018 12,871 miles

Rear tyre valve just starting to crack.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 12,566 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 12,442 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,298 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,002 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,989 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,829 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 10,829 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R142 GRO is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R142 GRO, 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 R142 GRO registered?

R142 GRO is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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