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E603 YHC

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE603 YHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,588 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,588 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp integrated into rear light - not allowed (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators integrated into rear light - not allowed (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play middle pivot of banana link (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Motorcycle structure adversely modified engine cradle top and bottom bolts loose (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake drum(s) cracked or oval-juddering brake (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake not releasing correctly (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,104 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,597 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,306 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 43,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 43,493 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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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E603 YHC is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E603 YHC, 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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E603 YHC is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 June 1988.

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