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E467 HEW

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78 mi
Last recorded78 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE467 HEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 78 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Sep 2013 61 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,435 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 28,435 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,499 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight surface rust on front brake disc.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,471 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,386 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

surface rust on front brake disc.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,325 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,255 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

wear in gearchange linkage.

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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E467 HEW is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E467 HEW, 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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E467 HEW is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 13 November 1987.

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