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W629 RYC

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,402 mi
Last recorded12,402 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 RYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 12,402 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 12,260 miles

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

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

Headlamp flash switch inop.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,963 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 11,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 10,973 miles

Both fork stanchions are pitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre perished/cracked but not excessive

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 10,185 miles

Forks pitted

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2014 9,442 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 8,415 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 7,184 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 7,164 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 5,888 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 5,888 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 4,420 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 4,417 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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W629 RYC is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W629 RYC, 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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W629 RYC is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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