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T782 BBW

1999 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Kawasaki GPZ500S20,700 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT782 BBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026

Chain guard missing ()

day time mot/ no lights fitted/ comp bike

Fail 9 May 2026

Chain guard missing ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

day time mot/ no lights fitted/ comp bike

Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,666 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,433 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,074 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,457 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,299 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,922 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,504 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 22,504 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,002 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 8,277 miles

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

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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T782 BBW is a 1999 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 20,700 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 T782 BBW, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T782 BBW registered?

T782 BBW is a 1999 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T782 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T782 BBW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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