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E111 KSL

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,013 mi
Last recorded53,013 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 KSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,013 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 53,010 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,688 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

bolt loose on chain gaurd

Pass 22 May 2010 48,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 48,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 47,896 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 13 May 2006 47,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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E111 KSL is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 37,774 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 E111 KSL, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E111 KSL registered?

E111 KSL is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 April 1988.

Is E111 KSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E111 KSL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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