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F658 HEC

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,039 mi
Last recorded60,039 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF658 HEC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,039 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,268 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 7 Jul 2006 57,268 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 19 Jul 2005 52,657 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2005 52,450 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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F658 HEC is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F658 HEC, 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 F658 HEC registered?

F658 HEC is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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