MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
offside handlebar bent
rear suspension slightly stiff
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
clutch lever bent
rear suspension slightly stiff
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
clutch lever bent
rear suspension slightly stiff
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W418 YDM is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W418 YDM, 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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What year was W418 YDM registered?
W418 YDM is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 June 2000.
Is W418 YDM safe to buy?
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