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R487 PGM

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,735 mi
Last recorded72,735 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 PGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,735 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,479 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2016 65,559 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 57,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,843 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 42,220 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,474 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 36,474 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,727 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,386 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 19,120 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2006 13,938 miles

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?

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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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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