MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz500-s
2 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Gpz500-s vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz500-s has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 66,611 miles.
2
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
2,667
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz500-s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz500-s MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Brakes7%
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Steering7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Kawasaki Gpz500-s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz500-s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz500-s MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d) (2 times)
- number plate damaged (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
Kawasaki Gpz500-s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 56,081 |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 77,142 |
Kawasaki Gpz500-s reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Gpz500-s vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz500-s MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); 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)).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz500-s in our data has covered around
66,611 miles.
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