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F340 MFC

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,901 mi
Last recorded28,901 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF340 MFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,901 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 28,901 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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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F340 MFC is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F340 MFC, 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 F340 MFC registered?

F340 MFC is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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