MOT Status
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11,412 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in rear shock link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in rear shock link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock lower link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
rear tyre contaminated by oil
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Centre Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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R301 FGV is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 R301 FGV, 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 R301 FGV registered?
R301 FGV is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R301 FGV safe to buy?
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