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W514 RMR

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,691 mi
Last recorded34,691 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW514 RMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 34,691 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 34,686 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2015 30,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 25,016 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 18,885 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 18,880 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 15,440 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 15,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,655 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,729 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 11,729 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,685 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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W514 RMR is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W514 RMR, 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 W514 RMR registered?

W514 RMR is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W514 RMR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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