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F923 XEF

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,575 mi
Last recorded44,575 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S33,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF923 XEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 44,575 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 44,575 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 44,280 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 44,280 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 4,287 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 4,287 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2009 42,801 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 42,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake drum(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,649 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 40,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,649 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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F923 XEF is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F923 XEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F923 XEF registered?

F923 XEF is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F923 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F923 XEF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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