MOT Status
ValidMileage
30,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cushdrive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush linkage (5.3.2 (c))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cushdrive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable repaired & slight/play (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork leg (5.3.2 (b))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable repaired & slight/play (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
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W489 WDG is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 W489 WDG, 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 W489 WDG registered?
W489 WDG is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 July 2000.
Is W489 WDG safe to buy?
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