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F457 ADW

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,479 mi
Last recorded41,479 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 ADW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 41,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,466 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 41,388 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 41,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,267 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 37,285 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 37,277 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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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F457 ADW is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F457 ADW, 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 F457 ADW registered?

F457 ADW is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F457 ADW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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