MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,851 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyre 18 years old
Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear tyre not round
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyre 18 years old
Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
Rear tyre not round
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
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F343 NLM is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 F343 NLM, 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 F343 NLM registered?
F343 NLM is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 17 January 1989.
Is F343 NLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F343 NLM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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