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F695 JBH

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,686 mi
Last recorded56,686 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF695 JBH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,630 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 55,602 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 55,379 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,756 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 39,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,127 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,127 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,351 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,866 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 25,846 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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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F695 JBH is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F695 JBH, 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 F695 JBH registered?

F695 JBH is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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