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R28 DWS

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,219 mi
Last recorded20,219 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 DWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 20,219 miles

Rear tyre perishing splits/cracks

Pass 10 Jul 2024 19,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 19,013 miles

front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 2 Aug 2022 18,792 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,363 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 17,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 14,433 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 13,824 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,899 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,193 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 11,156 miles

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 24 May 2006 11,131 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2005 9,946 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R28 DWS is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R28 DWS, 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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R28 DWS is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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