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G262 EOP

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,378 mi
Last recorded59,378 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 EOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,378 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 59,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,814 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 52,796 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

near side bottom of tank has rust pitts

number plate light not working

off side bottom of fuel tank has repair

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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G262 EOP is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G262 EOP, 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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G262 EOP is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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