MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up Sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer bracket (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer bracket (7.1.1a)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Chain Cush Drive Rubbers Have Slight Play
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?
Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W879 YKK is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 W879 YKK, 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.
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W879 YKK is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 8 August 2000.
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