MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front brake spongy
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front brake spongy
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
left hand handle bar slighty slack
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
no nearside mirror /no screen
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?
Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F425 MJB is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 37,774 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 F425 MJB, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F425 MJB registered?
F425 MJB is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 August 1988.
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