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R427 EHB

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,380 mi
Last recorded48,380 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 EHB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,380 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 48,380 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,874 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 39,864 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick looks like pad in back to front metal to ametal (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

front indicators hanging off

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,477 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,426 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 31,424 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 28,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,506 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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R427 EHB is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red 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 R427 EHB, 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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R427 EHB is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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