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W697 WAD

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,633 mi
Last recorded22,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 WAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 21,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,083 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,505 miles

cush drive has slight free play.

front caliper slider seals split

lift in rear suspension.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 20,496 miles

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

cush drive has slight free play.

front caliper seals split in slider.

lift in rear suspension bushes.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,997 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 May 2009 16,308 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 14,773 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 14,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 13,026 miles

Rear 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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W697 WAD is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W697 WAD, 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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W697 WAD is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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