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G170 PUB

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,892 mi
Last recorded27,892 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 PUB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 27,892 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 25,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (mainly surface corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 22,932 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 21,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 18,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,622 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,176 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 17,673 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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G170 PUB is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 30,629 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 G170 PUB, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G170 PUB is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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