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E409 EJH

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,880 mi
Last recorded21,880 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE409 EJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,880 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 21,867 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,693 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 183,535 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 183,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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E409 EJH is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E409 EJH, 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 E409 EJH registered?

E409 EJH is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 November 1987.

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