MOT Status
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28,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey leaking from down pipes (7.1.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y474 JPM is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y474 JPM, 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 Y474 JPM registered?
Y474 JPM is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 3 April 2001.
Is Y474 JPM safe to buy?
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