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W242 OSL

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,976 mi
Last recorded56,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 OSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 56,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,367 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,319 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 51,568 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 51,520 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2011 48,659 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,659 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,254 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 39,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,667 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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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.

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