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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex

1 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,726 miles.

1
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
391
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex MOT tests:

  • Other81%
  • Steering19%
  • Lamps & electrical6%

Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
  3. Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  4. Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  5. Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  6. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  7. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
  8. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  9. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  11. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  12. Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c) (1 times)
  13. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  14. Rear tyre shows sign of cracking on tyre wall (1 times)
  15. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)

Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 19 74% 27,726

Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b); Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b).

The typical Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex in our data has covered around 27,726 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex

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