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G201 VFL

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,378 mi
Last recorded39,378 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 VFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,378 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 39,378 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 39,367 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,897 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,540 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 33,540 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,600 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,600 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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G201 VFL is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G201 VFL, 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 G201 VFL registered?

G201 VFL is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G201 VFL safe to buy?

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