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:
Front Brake disc friction surface contaminated by oil or grease  Occurs:14 times
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised  Occurs:44 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:19 times
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff  Occurs:139 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:13 times
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Occurs:16 times
Front Brake disc has excessive run out  Occurs:16 times
Front Brake disc friction surface contaminated by oil or grease  Occurs:14 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering  Occurs:17 times
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly  Occurs:11 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:98 times
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:48 times
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess  Occurs:110 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:87 times
Rear Brake disc has excessive run out  Occurs:19 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:245 times
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:28 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:245 times
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:13 times
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded  Occurs:12 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:73 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:29 times
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing  Occurs:16 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:112 times
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess  Occurs:34 times
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