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R209 OVN

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,594 mi
Last recorded17,594 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 OVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 17,594 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 17,486 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 17,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 17,158 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 16,877 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 16,745 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 16,638 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

cush drive is worn

Pass 7 Jan 2016 16,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 15,870 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 15,870 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 15,236 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,862 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 13,862 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 12,906 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 12,213 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 11,235 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,750 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 10,193 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 9,553 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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R209 OVN is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R209 OVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R209 OVN registered?

R209 OVN is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R209 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 OVN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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