MOT Status
ValidMileage
32,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear sprocket cushion drive worn
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking o/s worst (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose sprocket bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess
Rear rear swingarm has some slight corrosion but not to excess
Rear registration screws wrong type
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp full beam stuck on (1.2.2c)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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R478 TSL is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 R478 TSL, 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 R478 TSL?
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What year was R478 TSL registered?
R478 TSL is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R478 TSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R478 TSL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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