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E34 ENU

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,521 mi
Last recorded36,521 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE34 ENU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,521 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 36,521 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,204 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,683 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 28,592 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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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E34 ENU is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E34 ENU, 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 E34 ENU registered?

E34 ENU is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 June 1988.

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The MOT history for E34 ENU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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