MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R371 JEV is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 R371 JEV, 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 R371 JEV registered?
R371 JEV is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R371 JEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R371 JEV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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