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:
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:31 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:537 times
Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:82 times
Rear suspension component loose  Occurs:11 times
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:28 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:77 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:27 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:12 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort  Occurs:24 times
Front Brake disc cracked  Occurs:16 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:23 times
Rear suspension component loose  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose  Occurs:18 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:112 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:87 times
Rear Brake disc excessively worn  Occurs:17 times
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:47 times
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:22 times
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:11 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:23 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:82 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:17 times
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:232 times
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:44 times
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