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W247 CNO

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,189 mi
Last recorded29,189 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 CNO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate has started to delaminated.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 29,183 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate has started to delaminated.

Fail 24 Mar 2018 29,166 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (pillion) (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,535 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,521 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,153 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,103 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

the rear tyre is perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2012 19,103 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

the rear tyre is perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,387 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 15,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 10,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Feb 2007 8,984 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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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W247 CNO is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W247 CNO, 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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W247 CNO is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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