MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,814 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
chain stiff
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
chain stiff
Front Gradient brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.D1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R43 MSO?
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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?
The MOT history for R43 MSO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R43 MSO have outstanding finance?
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