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D431 SJO

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,214 mi
Last recorded9,214 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD431 SJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 9,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2012 9,194 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 9,194 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 8,904 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 8,895 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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D431 SJO is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D431 SJO, 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 D431 SJO registered?

D431 SJO is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D431 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D431 SJO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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