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F873 UCR

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,957 mi
Last recorded25,957 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF873 UCR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,083 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 81,690 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 81,690 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,662 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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F873 UCR is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F873 UCR, 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 F873 UCR registered?

F873 UCR is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F873 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F873 UCR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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