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D274 LDB

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,974 mi
Last recorded44,974 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD274 LDB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,974 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 44,972 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,832 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,328 miles

front tyre perishing

fuel pipe to tap split

Fail 9 Nov 2007 37,316 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre perishing

fuel pipe to tap split

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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D274 LDB is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D274 LDB, 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 D274 LDB registered?

D274 LDB is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 March 1987.

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