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R549 JUG

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

20,589 mi
Last recorded20,589 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 JUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 20,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 19,921 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 18,892 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 18,497 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 18,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 18,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 18,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 17,974 miles

Rear Inner Sproket slight Movement

Fail 30 Jul 2019 17,949 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,881 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 17,445 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight Play In Rear Spindle

Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,355 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 17,355 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 16,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,669 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 14,918 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,918 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,699 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear hugger (mudguard)split (but no sharp that could cause injury to others)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 13,699 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,680 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,658 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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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.

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