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R489 TOK

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,441 mi
Last recorded49,441 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 TOK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,441 miles

throttle sticking when steering on either lock

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,128 miles

rear brake has to be applied a long way before stop lamp shows

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,161 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 27,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 16,742 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 13,039 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 12,643 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,096 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 12,096 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2010 11,790 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 10,906 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,882 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,745 miles

swing arm rusty advise attension.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,572 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 10,572 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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R489 TOK is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R489 TOK, 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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What year was R489 TOK registered?

R489 TOK is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R489 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 TOK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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