MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,958 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
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S492 YOX is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S492 YOX, 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 S492 YOX registered?
S492 YOX is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S492 YOX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S492 YOX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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