MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear suspension linkage slightly seized.
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R292 EDB safe to buy?
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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