Kawasaki Gpz500S
MotorcycleFrom 545 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 13 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 6 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 5 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 5 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.4% of failures are serious: 28.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.2% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
Typical mileage
Half of all Gpz500Ss tested had between 16,296 and 33,854 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,377 median miles, the Gpz500S has 0.064 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Zx-9R | 83.8% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki Gpz500S MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Gpz500S has a 85.1% MOT pass rate based on 545 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Gpz500S?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Gpz500S is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Gpz500S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Gpz500S is 23,377 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,296 and 33,854 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.