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W219 RJA

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,786 mi
Last recorded39,786 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW219 RJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 39,786 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

chain has seized link

Fail 10 May 2012 39,786 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

chain has seized link

Pass 15 Oct 2011 35,826 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 25,429 miles

Rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Oct 2010 25,429 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,617 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front tyre perished

N/S handle bar slightly bent

Nearside Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,326 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 13,312 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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W219 RJA is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W219 RJA, 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 W219 RJA registered?

W219 RJA is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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