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W637 TFJ

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,790 mi
Last recorded1,790 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 TFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 1,790 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 7,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust box not very secure on fixing clamp

Offside Rear Lower Rear exhaust box not very secure on fixing clamp

Pass 19 May 2018 6,803 miles

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2017 3,102 miles

Nearside Exhaust box slightly blowing and poorly fitted

Offside Rear Lower Rear exhaust box slightley blowing and poorly fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 1,849 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 11,234 miles

Exhaust has slight blow on center cross pipe underneath and badly corroded

Oil filter badly coroded

Three lower mono shock pivots have play which would be advisable to be changed

Fail 9 Aug 2012 11,170 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 11,170 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 10,830 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 10,378 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,958 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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W637 TFJ 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 84.6%.

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 W637 TFJ, 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 W637 TFJ registered?

W637 TFJ is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W637 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W637 TFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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