MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz500a
4 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Gpz500a vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz500a has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,598 miles.
4
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
443
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz500a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz500a MOT tests:
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Other64%
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Steering21%
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Body & structure12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Kawasaki Gpz500a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz500a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz500a MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear tyre pressure nil, inflated to pressure. (2 times)
- Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Gpz500a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 4 | 37 | 73% | 54,598 |
Kawasaki Gpz500a reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Gpz500a vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz500a MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz500a in our data has covered around
54,598 miles.
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