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F332 VAC

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,039 mi
Last recorded27,039 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF332 VAC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,039 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 27,020 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 25,509 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 25,503 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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F332 VAC is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F332 VAC, 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 F332 VAC registered?

F332 VAC is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F332 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F332 VAC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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