MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
screw in rear tyre
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
EXHAUST REPAIR NOTED
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKING NOTED TO FRONT TYRE
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
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R487 PGM is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R487 PGM, 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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R487 PGM is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 26 March 1998.
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