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D415 RVR

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,389 mi
Last recorded45,389 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD415 RVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,389 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Throttle stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,269 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Apr 2017 43,243 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,178 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 40,129 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,526 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 34,872 miles

n/s handle bar is slightly bent down

Fail 12 Oct 2012 34,872 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

n.s handle bar bent down .

Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,834 miles

chain + sprockets worn .

cush drive rubbers worn.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,224 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 24,224 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,671 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 21,666 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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D415 RVR is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D415 RVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D415 RVR is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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