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G261 KCP

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,711 mi
Last recorded34,711 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 KCP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,711 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 34,167 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 34,167 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,229 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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G261 KCP is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G261 KCP, 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 G261 KCP registered?

G261 KCP is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G261 KCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G261 KCP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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