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R435 TLD

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,808 mi
Last recorded28,808 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 TLD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2016 28,808 miles

Rear Tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,743 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,418 miles

Slight exhaust leak.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,719 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,400 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 17,384 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,576 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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R435 TLD is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R435 TLD, 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 R435 TLD registered?

R435 TLD is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R435 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R435 TLD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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