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F480 BKR

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,713 mi
Last recorded37,713 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 BKR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 37,713 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear plate becoming worn

Side stand becoming insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2011

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

non uk beam patten

side lamp not working

Fail 14 Jan 2011

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,433 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,855 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,659 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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F480 BKR is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F480 BKR, 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 F480 BKR registered?

F480 BKR is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F480 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F480 BKR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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