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R150 FUD

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,380 mi
Last recorded79,380 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 FUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,380 miles

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

front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking

front brake lever bent

Fail 8 Mar 2019 79,380 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking

front brake lever bent

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,216 miles

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

rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,558 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 76,558 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,328 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,311 miles

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

Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,532 miles

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

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

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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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R150 FUD is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R150 FUD, 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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R150 FUD is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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