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W599 YJE

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,575 mi
Last recorded64,575 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 YJE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 64,575 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

headlight beam converter fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 64,103 miles

headlight masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,286 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2015 63,275 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake starting to bind slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2013 62,914 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,980 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 60,980 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 58,871 miles

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

headlamp fitted with beam image deflector

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,890 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,350 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,655 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 54,654 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 52,115 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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W599 YJE is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W599 YJE, 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 W599 YJE registered?

W599 YJE is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W599 YJE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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