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F846 NJM

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,183 mi
Last recorded44,183 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF846 NJM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,183 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 44,170 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 39,299 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,299 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,170 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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F846 NJM is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F846 NJM, 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 F846 NJM registered?

F846 NJM is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F846 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F846 NJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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