MOT Status
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53,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Perishing and minor splitting evident on front and rear tyre sidewalls,no cords exposed.
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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R572 NWK 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 R572 NWK, 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 R572 NWK registered?
R572 NWK is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 June 1998.
Is R572 NWK safe to buy?
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