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W711 VWO

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,201 mi
Last recorded36,201 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW711 VWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,201 miles

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,192 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,049 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 31,064 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,714 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 23,581 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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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W711 VWO is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W711 VWO, 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 W711 VWO registered?

W711 VWO is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 19 August 2000.

Is W711 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W711 VWO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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