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G171 TGE

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,797 mi
Last recorded39,797 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 TGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,797 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 39,797 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,730 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 38,700 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,907 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 32,892 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 32,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,628 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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G171 TGE is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 G171 TGE, 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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What year was G171 TGE registered?

G171 TGE is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 5 April 1990.

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