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F200 SAR

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,759 mi
Last recorded25,759 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF200 SAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 25,759 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 25,702 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 25,661 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in rear arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 25,566 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in rear arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

horn tone alters bars turned

Pass 25 Jun 2022 25,499 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 25,492 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 25,457 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in rear arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 25,308 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in rear shock lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 25,308 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in rear shock lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 25,211 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 25,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,864 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 24,652 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,176 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 23,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,136 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,381 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 28,005 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
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F200 SAR is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 33,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F200 SAR, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F200 SAR is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F200 SAR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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