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F425 MJB

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,277 mi
Last recorded40,277 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 MJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,277 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 40,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,274 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 38,274 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,927 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 34,927 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 34,925 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 30,045 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 30,045 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2006 28,857 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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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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F425 MJB is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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