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R292 EDB

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,931 mi
Last recorded30,931 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 EDB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 30,931 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension stiff

Pass 22 Oct 2022 30,712 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 30,712 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 30,005 miles

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

Rear suspension linkage slightly seized.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 29,881 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Linkage bearings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 29,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 29,265 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 29,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,628 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2015 27,998 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 27,203 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 26,060 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 26,060 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 25,428 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 25,428 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,815 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 15,015 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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R292 EDB is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R292 EDB, 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 R292 EDB registered?

R292 EDB is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R292 EDB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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