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G225 VSP

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,109 mi
Last recorded33,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 VSP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 33,109 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 33,109 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,080 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Oct 2015 33,075 miles

Centre Front Lower Headlamp aim too low dip beam to low (1.6)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight play in lower bush of monoshock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake severely sticking and grabbing brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort severe fluctuation on rear brake (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,616 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,251 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,216 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,094 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,970 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,194 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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G225 VSP is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G225 VSP, 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 G225 VSP registered?

G225 VSP is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 17 July 1990.

Is G225 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G225 VSP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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