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R472 FGV

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,331 mi
Last recorded18,331 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 FGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 18,331 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,865 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 17,864 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 17,187 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 17,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 15,307 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,981 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 14,981 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R472 FGV is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R472 FGV, 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 R472 FGV registered?

R472 FGV is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R472 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 FGV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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