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W59 OUF

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,860 mi
Last recorded27,860 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 OUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 27,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 27,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 27,031 miles

Nearside exhaust getting coroaded

Offside exhaust getting coroaded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,132 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 25,128 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,953 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 20,953 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,751 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,682 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,581 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,117 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 17,958 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,605 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,237 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,017 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,695 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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W59 OUF is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W59 OUF, 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 W59 OUF registered?

W59 OUF is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W59 OUF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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