MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect linkage seezed (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
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Y118 VKX is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y118 VKX, 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 Y118 VKX registered?
Y118 VKX is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 26 July 2001.
Is Y118 VKX safe to buy?
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