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D559 FVT

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,420 mi
Last recorded25,420 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD559 FVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 25,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 25,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 25,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 24,776 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 24,768 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed offside handlebar dent (2.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 23,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,909 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,361 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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D559 FVT is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D559 FVT, 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 D559 FVT registered?

D559 FVT is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D559 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D559 FVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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