MOT Status
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20,589 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner Sproket slight Movement
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner Sproket slight Movement
Rear Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Bushes On momo shock (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Slight Play In Rear Spindle
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel sprocket carrier bearing slightly worn
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
rear hugger (mudguard)split (but no sharp that could cause injury to others)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
rear hugger (mudguard)split (but no sharp that could cause injury to others)
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R549 JUG is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 R549 JUG, 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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R549 JUG is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 14 January 1998.
Is R549 JUG safe to buy?
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