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R353 MFW

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,454 mi
Last recorded23,454 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 MFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2022 23,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 23,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 23,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 21,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 18,766 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 15,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 11,626 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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R353 MFW is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R353 MFW, 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 R353 MFW registered?

R353 MFW is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R353 MFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 MFW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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