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D746 VAM

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,282 mi
Last recorded36,282 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD746 VAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 36,282 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 35,889 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 35,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 35,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,034 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,647 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,458 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,908 miles

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

Offside Rear footrest fouls exhaust bracket but no fail criteria for this

Pass 1 Aug 2015 31,161 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,578 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 29,938 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,938 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,941 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 28,938 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,279 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,900 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 27,900 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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D746 VAM is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D746 VAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D746 VAM registered?

D746 VAM is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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