MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
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
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W361 WAE is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 W361 WAE, 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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W361 WAE is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 17 May 2000.
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