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D789 PGF

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,121 mi
Last recorded29,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD789 PGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 29,120 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to rear wheel being loose (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Badly notched (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose Rear spindle nut loose split pin stopping it coming off the spindle (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,682 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,638 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,492 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,420 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,892 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 22,892 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,016 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust repaired

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,269 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,045 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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D789 PGF is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Green 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 D789 PGF, 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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D789 PGF is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 11 February 1987.

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