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F739 WSG

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,426 mi
Last recorded44,426 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF739 WSG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,426 miles

Engine oil high

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 44,363 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 44,272 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 44,263 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 44,163 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 44,152 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 43,871 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 43,824 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2016 43,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,533 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 42,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,739 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

gear change pedal bush worn

Pass 21 May 2012 39,278 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 May 2012 39,263 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,735 miles

Chain guard missing

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear suspention is corroded and shockabsorber is damp

Fail 15 Apr 2011 37,725 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

rear suspention is corroded and shockabsorber is damp

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,845 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 34,733 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,473 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 33,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,015 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 29,970 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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F739 WSG is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F739 WSG, 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 F739 WSG registered?

F739 WSG is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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