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W186 JOG

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,603 mi
Last recorded49,603 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 JOG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 49,603 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 37,784 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 37,784 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,153 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 32,999 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,481 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 27,474 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,306 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Feb 2009 20,829 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 20,829 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 18,785 miles

bike dirty and in a stste of corrosion

Fail 4 May 2006 18,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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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W186 JOG is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W186 JOG, 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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W186 JOG is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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