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W361 WAE

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,461 mi
Last recorded62,461 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 WAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,461 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 62,365 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 62,038 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,059 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,457 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 60,446 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 57,357 miles

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,357 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,640 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,640 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,587 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 54,151 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2009 52,763 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,685 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 48,685 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,603 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 42,603 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,158 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 36,158 miles

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.

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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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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