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E522 XVS

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,375 mi
Last recorded25,375 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE522 XVS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,375 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 25,352 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 25,102 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,422 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 19,376 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

advise: front offside handlebar slightly bent

Fail 5 Nov 2005 19,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

advise: front offside handlebar slightly bent

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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E522 XVS is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E522 XVS, 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 E522 XVS registered?

E522 XVS is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E522 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E522 XVS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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