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F357 HGK

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,815 mi
Last recorded36,815 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF357 HGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,815 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Left handle bar bent

number plate light does not light

one rear bulb not working

Fail 22 Oct 2009 36,807 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Left handle bar bent

number plate light does not light

one rear bulb not working

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,765 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

R/H handlebar grip damaged

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2005 33,629 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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F357 HGK is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F357 HGK, 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 F357 HGK registered?

F357 HGK is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F357 HGK safe to buy?

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