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F376 OEV

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,755 mi
Last recorded49,755 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF376 OEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 49,755 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 49,755 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel lever comes back to handlebar and does not reach minimum requirement (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressures low

Pass 24 Jul 2025 49,111 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 49,111 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 48,956 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 48,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,964 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front tyre sidewalls perishing slightly.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,754 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 41,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,445 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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F376 OEV is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F376 OEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F376 OEV registered?

F376 OEV is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F376 OEV safe to buy?

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