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E279 VEP

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,450 mi
Last recorded29,450 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 VEP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,450 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,304 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,085 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 29,085 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,908 miles

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

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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E279 VEP is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E279 VEP, 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 E279 VEP registered?

E279 VEP is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E279 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E279 VEP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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