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R478 TSL

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,922 mi
Last recorded32,922 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 TSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 32,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 32,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear sprocket cushion drive worn

Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,637 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,301 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 31,301 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 30,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 29,476 miles

Rear registration screws wrong type

Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,094 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 26,094 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp full beam stuck on (1.2.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,094 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,703 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 25,346 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 24,632 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 24,632 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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