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R492 LRE

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,069 mi
Last recorded16,069 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 LRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 16,069 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,934 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 15,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 15,129 miles

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Mar 2014 15,129 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,316 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 13,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 12,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 12,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,785 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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R492 LRE is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R492 LRE, 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 R492 LRE registered?

R492 LRE is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R492 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 LRE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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