MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,073 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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
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)
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)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
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?
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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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E688 TBO is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 March 1988.
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