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E640 NVG

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,331 mi
Last recorded15,331 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE640 NVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,317 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 15,317 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,310 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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E640 NVG is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E640 NVG, 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 E640 NVG registered?

E640 NVG is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E640 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E640 NVG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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