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F394 JFC

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,740 mi
Last recorded43,740 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF394 JFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,740 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,690 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

speedo cable insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,964 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 42,964 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,333 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 42,310 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

engine oil level is low

Pass 10 May 2010 42,146 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 10 May 2010 42,146 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2009 41,930 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 5 May 2009 41,930 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 22 May 2008 41,924 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

rear tyre tread is contaminated with oil

Pass 25 May 2007 39,562 miles

Advise lubrication of chain

Pass 31 May 2006 38,996 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 25 May 2006 38,996 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

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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F394 JFC is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F394 JFC, 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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F394 JFC is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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