MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,301 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swing arm linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swing arm linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R39 DVU is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R39 DVU, 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 R39 DVU registered?
R39 DVU is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 June 1998.
Is R39 DVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R39 DVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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