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R915 NGO

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,758 mi
Last recorded10,758 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 NGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 10,758 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 17,136 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 17,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp masked at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2022 17,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp masked at time of test

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,342 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front fender cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2012 16,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

drive chain very rusty and dry

front fender cracked

right hand mirror loose

Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,960 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 15,960 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,271 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,964 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 13,964 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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R915 NGO is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R915 NGO, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R915 NGO is a 1998 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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