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R43 MSO

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,814 mi
Last recorded21,814 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 MSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 21,814 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 21,809 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 21,804 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey at manifold (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

oil filter heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,632 miles

chain stiff

Fail 4 Jun 2015 21,632 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

chain stiff

Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,483 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 19,410 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 18,994 miles

Front Gradient brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.D1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 16,875 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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R43 MSO is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R43 MSO, 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 R43 MSO registered?

R43 MSO is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R43 MSO safe to buy?

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