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F846 TAR

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,254 mi
Last recorded58,254 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ50029,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF846 TAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2023 58,254 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 58,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,580 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,348 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,944 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,341 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 53,312 miles

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.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,188 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 51,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,533 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2012 50,533 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,006 miles

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))

Fail 1 Mar 2011 46,006 miles

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.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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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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