MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz 500 s
15 vehicles · 126 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Kawasaki Gpz 500 s vehicles and 126 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz 500 s has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,820 miles.
15
Vehicles
126
MOT tests
1,097
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz 500 s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz 500 s MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Steering9%
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Brakes4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Body & structure0%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Kawasaki Gpz 500 s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 75% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 12 | 75% |
| 14 | 11 | 73% |
| 15 | 8 | 88% |
| 16 | 11 | 64% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 11 | 64% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz 500 s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz 500 s MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Kawasaki Gpz 500 s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 25,209 |
| 1998 | 3 | 17 | 88% | 11,594 |
| 1997 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 33,911 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 18,949 |
| 1995 | 4 | 29 | 72% | 29,059 |
| 1994 | 4 | 41 | 78% | 36,041 |
| 1993 | 1 | 9 | 78% | — |
Kawasaki Gpz 500 s reliability FAQ
Across 15 Kawasaki Gpz 500 s vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz 500 s MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz 500 s in our data has covered around
27,820 miles.
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