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W198 XVE

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

16,536 mi
Last recorded16,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 XVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 16,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 16,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 15,891 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,391 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 15,391 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 14,945 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 14,910 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 14,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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 Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm to suspension linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 14,641 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15kgf variation (1.2.1 (e))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm to suspension linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 14,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,414 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,353 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,179 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 14,152 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 14,142 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,822 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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W198 XVE is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 W198 XVE, 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 W198 XVE registered?

W198 XVE is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W198 XVE safe to buy?

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