MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,673 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
exhaust slightly deteriorated
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R26 PJB is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R26 PJB, 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 R26 PJB registered?
R26 PJB is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R26 PJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R26 PJB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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