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F541 HGN

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,008 mi
Last recorded33,008 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 HGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 33,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 33,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 29,570 miles

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension stiff

high and low headlamp switch working opposite

play in steering head bearings

Fail 21 Dec 2018 29,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam image doesn't appear to have a clear horizontal line (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension stiff

high and low headlamp switch working opposite

play in steering head bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 40,017 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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F541 HGN is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F541 HGN, 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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What year was F541 HGN registered?

F541 HGN is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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