MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear linkages seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension slightly stiff with slightly reduced damping effect
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
centre stand loose as stop missing.
chain fowling on centre stand.
rear reflector discoloured.
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
possible weep from front brake reservoir cap
speedo cable to long,touches front disc
speedo drive not located correctly
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Chain guard missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Chain guard missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?
Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F846 TAR is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,639 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F846 TAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F846 TAR is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 8 July 1989.
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