MOT Status
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51,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly Still turns after closed stop. (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))
Stop lamp,one of two bulbs not working.
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
only 1 rear position light working
only 1 rear position light working
Exhaust clamp broken
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y382 NYB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 Y382 NYB, 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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Y382 NYB is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 June 2001.
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