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W849 EWL

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,179 mi
Last recorded21,179 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ50015,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 21,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,597 miles

Exhaust has a slight blow

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,872 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 19,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,935 miles

Rear tyre cracking on OS side wall

Pass 11 May 2012 16,606 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,300 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 15,298 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 15,291 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 15,291 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 14,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 13,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,434 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 11,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,488 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 9,462 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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W849 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 15,816 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W849 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W849 EWL registered?

W849 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W849 EWL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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