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F172 XLV

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,395 mi
Last recorded29,395 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ50029,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 XLV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 29,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 26,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,093 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 26,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 25,888 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,797 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 25,687 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 25,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,490 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,305 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,356 miles

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

Front tyre has cracks in root of tread

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,470 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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F172 XLV is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F172 XLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F172 XLV registered?

F172 XLV is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F172 XLV safe to buy?

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