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E688 TBO

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,073 mi
Last recorded27,073 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE688 TBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 27,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,279 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 36,908 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,728 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 36,691 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,562 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 36,544 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,372 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 36,352 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 35,772 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 35,762 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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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E688 TBO is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E688 TBO, 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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What year was E688 TBO registered?

E688 TBO is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 March 1988.

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