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D96 YJX

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD96 YJX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 19 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 11 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Suspension support arms lower bushes as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 873 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 866 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 333 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 333 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 300 miles

Clutch lever stiff.

Head stock bearings feel notchy/rough.

Rear brake fluctuating.

Fail 18 Oct 2019 300 miles

Clutch lever stiff.

Head stock bearings feel notchy/rough.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake fluctuating.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 79 miles

Clutch lever feels stiff to operate.

Head stock bearings feel notchy.

Headlight dim.

Main beam and indicator tell tales inoperative.

Rear brake fluctuating.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,377 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 40,377 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,745 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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D96 YJX is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D96 YJX, 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 D96 YJX registered?

D96 YJX is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D96 YJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D96 YJX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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