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R381 TEW

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,447 mi
Last recorded33,447 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 TEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 33,447 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 33,447 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 33,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 31,488 miles

side stand spring weak/floppy

Fail 24 Nov 2023 31,476 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases header (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust slightly loose header (6.1.2 (a))

side stand loose

Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,439 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 28,855 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 27,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 27,221 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 27,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 27,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 26,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,671 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 25,920 miles

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

Rear Shock Slighty Stiff

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 25,898 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Shock Slighty Stiff

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 24,386 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 17,257 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 16,899 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 14,208 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,519 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,380 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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R381 TEW is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R381 TEW, 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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R381 TEW is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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