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X968 AAD

2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,827 mi
Last recorded47,827 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S18,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 AAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 47,827 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 47,827 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,422 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 41,422 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,690 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 34,673 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 325,330 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 32,533 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,365 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 24,359 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 21,513 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,140 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,140 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 21,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,799 miles

left front foot rest rubber perishing.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 9,679 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 9,249 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 6,012 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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X968 AAD is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 18,498 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 X968 AAD, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X968 AAD is a 2000 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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