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R128 YND

1997 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,836 mi
Last recorded20,836 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GPZ50025,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 YND
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,836 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 20,836 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 20,226 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,998 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,485 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 17,030 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,365 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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R128 YND is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 25,914 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R128 YND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R128 YND registered?

R128 YND is a 1997 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R128 YND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R128 YND shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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