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R572 NWK

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,492 mi
Last recorded53,492 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 NWK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 53,492 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 52,980 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 52,806 miles

Perishing and minor splitting evident on front and rear tyre sidewalls,no cords exposed.

Fail 13 Jul 2023 52,806 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 52,733 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 52,727 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,387 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 42,377 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,531 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,802 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,229 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 35,206 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,179 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 34,179 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 33,654 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,240 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,376 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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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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R572 NWK is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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