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G208 USP

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,992 mi
Last recorded23,992 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 USP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 23,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,189 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Central Rear Lower Lower Bush has slight play.

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 21,944 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear frame area (6.1.1a)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 20,202 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre has slight cracks on side walls

rear tyre has slight cracks on side walls

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,198 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,145 miles

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

front & rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2008 18,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,530 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 18,530 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,234 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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G208 USP 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 90%.

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 G208 USP, 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 G208 USP registered?

G208 USP is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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