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R256 FYG

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,611 mi
Last recorded12,611 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 FYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 12,611 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Shock absorber (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 12,587 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 12,587 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 11,931 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 11,931 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 11,541 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,539 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 11,537 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,490 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,477 miles

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

front brake binding borderline

Pass 2 Nov 2007 11,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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R256 FYG is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R256 FYG, 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 R256 FYG registered?

R256 FYG is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R256 FYG safe to buy?

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