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E129 RFK

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,898 mi
Last recorded40,898 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 RFK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,898 miles

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

Rear Suspension Operation Slow

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,530 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,647 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 39,630 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,867 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 38,766 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,921 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 36,887 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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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E129 RFK is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E129 RFK, 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 E129 RFK registered?

E129 RFK is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E129 RFK safe to buy?

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