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W388 VCA

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,904 mi
Last recorded54,904 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 VCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 54,904 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 54,883 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 53,244 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 50,191 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 50,191 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 48,207 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 48,199 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2021 48,189 miles

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 ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,920 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 46,895 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,910 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 42,831 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 39,524 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,436 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,836 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 35,826 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,805 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 34,778 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 34,778 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 34,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,622 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,607 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 32,781 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,781 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 31,110 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,189 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 28,123 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2007 256,898 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,736 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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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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