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Y398 GNJ

2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,421 mi
Last recorded41,421 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 GNJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 41,421 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,842 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,049 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,940 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,940 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,385 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,827 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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Y398 GNJ is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y398 GNJ, 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 Y398 GNJ registered?

Y398 GNJ is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y398 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y398 GNJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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