MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI GPZ500Ss year 1994

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Pass percent:72.05%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI GPZ500S year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:1,585 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	47
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	30
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	27
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	19
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	17
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	16
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	16
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	16
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	13
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	12
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	12
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	12
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	11
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	7
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	7
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	6
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	4
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls \|2.1.2b\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Horn control not functioning. \|1.7.2b\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	47
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	30
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	27
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	19
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	17
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	16
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	16
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	16
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	13
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	12
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	12
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	12
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	11
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	7
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	7
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	6
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	4
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls \|2.1.2b\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Horn control not functioning. \|1.7.2b\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI GPZ500Ss year 1994

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