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D632 CEW

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,944 mi
Last recorded90,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD632 CEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,944 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Only one tail bulb working

Rear light loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,286 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear position light 50% illuminated

reg plate cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2014 87,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear position light 50% illuminated

reg plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2012 81,871 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 81,871 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,082 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 70,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 69,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,588 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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D632 CEW is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D632 CEW, 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 D632 CEW registered?

D632 CEW is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 July 1987.

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