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F959 KBB

1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,558 mi
Last recorded32,558 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S37,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 KBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,558 miles

exaust leack but not in excess

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,300 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,254 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 28,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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F959 KBB is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F959 KBB, 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.

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What year was F959 KBB registered?

F959 KBB is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 September 1988.

Is F959 KBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F959 KBB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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