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W879 YKK

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

42,204 mi
Last recorded42,204 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ50015,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 YKK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 42,204 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 39,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 37,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 35,067 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 35,066 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,290 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 33,289 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 30,598 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer bracket (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 30,598 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer bracket (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,268 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,467 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,467 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 26,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 18,249 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,133 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 14,133 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,823 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,868 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,736 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 8,736 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 8,124 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 8,124 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 6,408 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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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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