MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
advise tight spots detected when rear wheel turned by hand! further insoection required.
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?
Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X185 XUM is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 18,890 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 X185 XUM, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was X185 XUM registered?
X185 XUM is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 4 January 2001.
Is X185 XUM safe to buy?
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