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F343 NLM

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

41,851 mi
Last recorded41,851 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF343 NLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 41,672 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 41,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,372 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 41,372 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,269 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 41,269 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,926 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 40,926 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,519 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 40,465 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,373 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 39,373 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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