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R198 OBL

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,715 mi
Last recorded29,715 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S21,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 OBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,715 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,164 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear cush drive slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,758 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 13,308 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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R198 OBL is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 21,203 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 R198 OBL, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R198 OBL registered?

R198 OBL is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R198 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 OBL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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