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G167 KYC

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,650 mi
Last recorded66,650 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ50029,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG167 KYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,650 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 66,650 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 May 2013 64,105 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 64,105 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,244 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 52,400 miles

Ball end of brake lever missing' bike tickover slightly high.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 48,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 44,533 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 43,099 miles

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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G167 KYC is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G167 KYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G167 KYC registered?

G167 KYC is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 14 October 1989.

Is G167 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G167 KYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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