MOT Check for KAWASAKI GPZ500Ss

The KAWASAKI GPZ500S makes up 19,480 of the overall 1,621,816 KAWASAKI MOT test results. Select your GPZ500S model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Horn not working aii Occurs:14 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:77 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:12 times
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars  Occurs:20 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:27 times
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:12 times
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d)) Occurs:12 times
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:23 times
Rear suspension component loose  Occurs:11 times
Rear Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:25 times
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:48 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:184 times
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess  Occurs:110 times
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded  Occurs:16 times
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play i Occurs:17 times
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Occurs:16 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:13 times
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:48 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:27 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:245 times
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:22 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure  Occurs:27 times
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play i Occurs:17 times
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Occurs:16 times
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