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R335 NRU

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,149 mi
Last recorded29,149 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 NRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,149 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear sprocket carrier bearing slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,206 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sprocket carrier bearing slightly worn

Fail 31 May 2019 25,006 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear wheel spindle split pin missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sprocket carrier bearing slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2018 18,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,893 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,821 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,753 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,734 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,278 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,087 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 18,087 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 17,647 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,647 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,744 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R335 NRU 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 81.3%.

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 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 R335 NRU, 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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R335 NRU is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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