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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Gpz500s

3,196 vehicles · 24,438 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3,196 Kawasaki Gpz500s vehicles and 24,438 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz500s has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,919 miles.

3,196
Vehicles
24,438
MOT tests
1,507
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Gpz500s problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz500s MOT tests:

  • Other85%
  • Steering8%
  • Brakes8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Gpz500s pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Gpz500s's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1888%
21457%
315986%
429283%
539086%
656582%
771081%
887081%
997981%
101,18280%
111,36680%
121,49577%
131,46280%
141,47378%
151,42178%
161,45376%
171,38077%
181,29678%
191,20678%
201,04878%

Fuel types: Petrol (3,192), Diesel (3), Electric (1)

Most common Kawasaki Gpz500s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz500s MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (879 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (854 times)
  3. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (662 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (634 times)
  5. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (563 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (483 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (468 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (382 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (371 times)
  10. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (333 times)
  11. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (318 times)
  12. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (312 times)
  13. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (300 times)
  14. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (247 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (245 times)

Kawasaki Gpz500s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 2 50% 23,056
2018 1 6 50% 72,742
2016 2 2 100% 4
2012 1 6 83% 93,844
2008 1 14 79% 31,927
2007 2 27 70% 63,546
2006 3 12 92% 20,558
2005 17 200 84% 24,071
2004 36 385 86% 26,006
2003 74 844 82% 23,548
2002 133 1,406 84% 24,859
2001 142 1,434 83% 22,684
2000 196 1,870 80% 27,769
1999 215 1,881 80% 27,268
1998 224 1,975 79% 30,577
1997 187 1,600 80% 32,222
1996 318 2,488 79% 36,336
1995 353 2,632 78% 31,465
1994 273 2,080 77% 38,347
1993 174 1,034 78% 37,138
1992 161 907 80% 34,712
1991 152 934 75% 41,138
1990 209 1,143 78% 36,066
1989 183 914 77% 37,321
1988 81 350 76% 37,869
1987 55 283 75% 38,659
1981 1 8 75% 35,355
1973 1 1 100% 11,422

Kawasaki Gpz500s reliability FAQ

Across 3,196 Kawasaki Gpz500s vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz500s MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Kawasaki Gpz500s in our data has covered around 32,919 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Gpz500s

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