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R403 AHE

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 AHE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025

ALL LIGHTS MASKED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,878 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 23,632 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 23,631 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation not operating properly, piston not moving in and out freely (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake performance not tested rear brake not working at all (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 23,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,912 miles

Nearside Front mudgaurd bolt loose

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,436 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 20,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2013 20,056 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,578 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 19,572 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,420 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 19,416 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,172 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,446 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 18,446 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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.

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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R403 AHE is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R403 AHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R403 AHE registered?

R403 AHE is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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