MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,715 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R198 OBL?
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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.
Does R198 OBL have outstanding finance?
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