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E34 SJA

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,449 mi
Last recorded14,449 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE34 SJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2025 14,449 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 12,315 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 11,884 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damping effect reduced (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 10,761 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 10,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged beginning to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 9,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 8,603 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 8,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 7,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 7,130 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 6,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 5,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 4,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 3,551 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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E34 SJA is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E34 SJA, 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 E34 SJA registered?

E34 SJA is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 10 August 1987.

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