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W492 VWO

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,953 mi
Last recorded28,953 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 VWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,887 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2012 26,500 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,209 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front brake very slightly sticky in operation

Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,627 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,123 miles

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

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

front brake has slight bind

Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,110 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)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,575 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 21,575 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 21,510 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,750 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 17,750 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,396 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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W492 VWO is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W492 VWO, 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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W492 VWO is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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