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W141 AAY

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,593 mi
Last recorded41,593 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 AAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 41,593 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 41,593 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 36,153 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 36,148 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

horn mounting bracket loose

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,359 miles

front disc scored (borderline pass)

radiator fan seized

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,625 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 27,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,333 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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W141 AAY is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W141 AAY, 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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W141 AAY is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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