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R869 YVR

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,050 mi
Last recorded38,050 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ50025,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 YVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,616 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,005 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 30,005 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,438 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,789 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

Outer Rear Lower Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,096 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,985 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,697 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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R869 YVR is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 25,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R869 YVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R869 YVR registered?

R869 YVR is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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