MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear brake disc scored
front & rear tyres perished in tread area
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached linkage bolt & bush loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc scored
front & rear tyres perished in tread area
Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear suspension damper has excessive fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear suspension general condition is badly corroded and likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear lower suspension link has excessive play in all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both position lamps and headlight affected by operation of all indicators (flashing with indicators in operation) (4.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose drive chain excessively loose can pull chain off rear tightest part of sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake caliper leaking front brake caliper is leaking fluid (brake reservoir fluid low) (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working front brake lamp does not illuminate when front brake applied(suspected switch) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on frame and swingarm in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Monoshock lower link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Monoshock lower link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
front tyre cuts/tears , not to cords.
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
dent in fuel tank right hand side
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
dent in fuel tank, right side
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
dent in fuel tank, right side
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y517 MFC is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue 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 Y517 MFC, 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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Y517 MFC is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 26 May 2001.
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