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 suspension movement is excessively stiff  Occurs:28 times
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering  Occurs:12 times
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars  Occurs:20 times
Headlamp insecure  Occurs:20 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:39 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:84 times
Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:82 times
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:23 times
Front Brake disc cracked  Occurs:16 times
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Occurs:18 times
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:23 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:67 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:52 times
Rear Brake disc excessively scored  Occurs:11 times
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose  Occurs:49 times
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Occurs:18 times
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:31 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:84 times
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff  Occurs:139 times
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly  Occurs:11 times
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess  Occurs:110 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:98 times
Nearside Rear Footrest missing  Occurs:11 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:98 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:84 times
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