MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz 500s
22 vehicles · 195 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Kawasaki Gpz 500s vehicles and 195 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz 500s has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,572 miles.
22
Vehicles
195
MOT tests
1,093
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz 500s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz 500s MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Steering9%
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Brakes4%
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Body & structure3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kawasaki Gpz 500s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 9 | 56% |
| 11 | 13 | 77% |
| 12 | 14 | 79% |
| 13 | 10 | 80% |
| 14 | 10 | 80% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 15 | 80% |
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 13 | 69% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 11 | 82% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz 500s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz 500s MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
Kawasaki Gpz 500s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 25 | 96% | 15,294 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 27,493 |
| 2000 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 28,803 |
| 1997 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 23,026 |
| 1996 | 2 | 21 | 71% | 50,066 |
| 1995 | 6 | 65 | 83% | 30,222 |
| 1994 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 28,309 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 19,161 |
| 1991 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 43,076 |
| 1989 | 3 | 19 | 95% | 36,217 |
Kawasaki Gpz 500s reliability FAQ
Across 22 Kawasaki Gpz 500s vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz 500s MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz 500s in our data has covered around
43,572 miles.
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