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F225 WDE

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,028 mi
Last recorded32,028 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF225 WDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,028 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 32,028 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,962 miles

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage.

Fail 18 Jul 2009 30,962 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,550 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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F225 WDE is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F225 WDE, 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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What year was F225 WDE registered?

F225 WDE is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 18 July 1989.

Is F225 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F225 WDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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