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W591 PFX

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW591 PFX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

No lights fitted at time of test. Daylight MOT procedure followed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sidecar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

No lights fitted at time of test. Daylight MOT procedure followed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sidecar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018

Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sidecar swingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidecar tyre (5.2.3 (e))

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2016 1,250 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 22,340 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 May 2014 22,339 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,984 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 20,984 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 17,297 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,219 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,734 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 5,162 miles

Centre Rear Lower 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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W591 PFX is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W591 PFX, 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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W591 PFX is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W591 PFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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