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D146 WCH

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,502 mi
Last recorded36,502 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD146 WCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 36,502 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 36,334 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 36,166 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 35,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,649 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,649 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,623 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 33,570 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,911 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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D146 WCH is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 29,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D146 WCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500S typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D146 WCH registered?

D146 WCH is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 6 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D146 WCH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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