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F956 OLU

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,573 mi
Last recorded34,573 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF956 OLU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2006 34,573 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,573 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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F956 OLU is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 37,774 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 F956 OLU, 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 38 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 F956 OLU registered?

F956 OLU is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 10 December 1988.

Is F956 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F956 OLU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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