MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Centre Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Centre Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Centre Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Centre Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W242 OSL is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 W242 OSL, 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 W242 OSL registered?
W242 OSL is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W242 OSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W242 OSL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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