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W452 ULO

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,132 mi
Last recorded18,132 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 ULO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 18,132 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,529 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,529 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,051 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 13,961 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,472 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,318 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,690 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,586 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2006 7,586 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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W452 ULO is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 W452 ULO, 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 W452 ULO registered?

W452 ULO is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W452 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W452 ULO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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