MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,536 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W198 XVE?
You can check the full history of W198 XVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for W198 XVE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W198 XVE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W198 XVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.