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V706 CNV

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,669 mi
Last recorded38,669 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 CNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 38,669 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 35,495 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 34,609 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,598 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 32,541 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,900 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,135 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,449 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,449 miles

Inner Rear Upper Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Inner Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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V706 CNV is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 18,498 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 V706 CNV, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V706 CNV registered?

V706 CNV is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V706 CNV safe to buy?

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