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R301 FGV

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

11,412 mi
Last recorded11,412 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 FGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 11,412 miles

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 11,412 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 10,905 miles

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 10,905 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 9,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 8,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 8,288 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 5,368 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 5,355 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 3,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 3,785 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 1,282 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,172 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 50,171 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2016 50,132 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 42,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 41,038 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 39,569 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 37,354 miles

rear tyre contaminated by oil

Pass 3 Jan 2009 34,358 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,104 miles

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.

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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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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R301 FGV is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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