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E905 UDW

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,202 mi
Last recorded24,202 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE905 UDW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 23,300 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 23,300 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,282 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear swing arm slight corosion

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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E905 UDW is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E905 UDW, 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 E905 UDW registered?

E905 UDW is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 14 June 1988.

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