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F551 GBA

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,703 mi
Last recorded43,703 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 GBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,703 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 43,703 miles

Central Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,693 miles

Central Front front mudguard cracked but secure

Fail 28 Jul 2021 43,693 miles

Central Front front mudguard cracked but secure

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 43,594 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 43,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Front fairing bolts missing by side of tank

Pass 31 May 2018 43,026 miles

O/S/R fairing damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,301 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front mudgard craked but not insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,903 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,785 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,755 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,323 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,383 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 38,383 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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F551 GBA is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F551 GBA, 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 F551 GBA registered?

F551 GBA is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F551 GBA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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