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R39 DVU

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,301 mi
Last recorded27,301 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 DVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 27,301 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swing arm linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 27,293 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 26,796 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 26,796 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,709 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,668 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,414 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 26,410 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,243 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,281 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,562 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,601 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,267 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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