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R47 VWN

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,020 mi
Last recorded30,020 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 VWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,020 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 29,680 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 29,634 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn x2 bushes (2.4.B.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2016 27,631 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 26,427 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 26,427 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 21,970 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 16,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,044 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 16,034 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2011 15,000 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 15,000 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,774 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 4,089 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 3,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 2,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 2,005 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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R47 VWN is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R47 VWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R47 VWN is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R47 VWN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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