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E724 FBD

1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Multi-colour Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S29,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE724 FBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 72,013 miles

Exhaust baffles loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 72,013 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust baffles loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,853 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 71,853 miles

Central Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,923 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,923 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,830 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 69,830 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,057 miles

Number plate has slightly reduced border

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 68,921 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,144 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,170 miles

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

rear suspension has slightly stiff action

Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,170 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear suspension has slightly stiff action

Pass 30 Jun 2006 64,732 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
Full Kawasaki GPZ500S reliability report

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E724 FBD is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Multi-colour with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E724 FBD, 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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E724 FBD is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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