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R580 DVF

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

11,517 mi
Last recorded11,517 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 DVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 11,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 11,814 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 11,804 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,690 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 11,580 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,685 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 10,090 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,278 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,598 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,580 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,569 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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R580 DVF is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R580 DVF, 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 R580 DVF registered?

R580 DVF is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R580 DVF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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