MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Brake locking device missing rear brake pedal linkage (3.2.A1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play suspension linkage (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
front brake binding slightly
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
front r/h indicator lens broken
r/h horn insecure
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
number plate light not working
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
number plate light not working
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Cush drive rubbers excessively worn
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W388 VCA is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W388 VCA, 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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W388 VCA is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 March 2000.
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