MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
rear brake fluid level low
rear sprocket cush drive rubbers worn
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
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
Rear tyre valve just starting to crack.
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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?
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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.
Is R142 GRO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R142 GRO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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