MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
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X986 ATE is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 15,200 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 X986 ATE, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was X986 ATE registered?
X986 ATE is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 5 January 2001.
Is X986 ATE safe to buy?
The MOT history for X986 ATE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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