MOT Status
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20,332 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At cylinder head flanges (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement "Dog Bone" (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside horn loose
after market exhaust fitted
Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
aftermarket exhaust
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
aftermarket exhaust
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear wheel tight to turn
throttle operation
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear wheel tight to turn
throttle operation
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W159 SJB is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 W159 SJB, 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 W159 SJB registered?
W159 SJB is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 4 May 2000.
Is W159 SJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for W159 SJB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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