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G265 BLF

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,406 mi
Last recorded32,406 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG265 BLF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,156 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,378 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,659 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 27,658 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front fork dust seals are perished

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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G265 BLF is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G265 BLF, 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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G265 BLF is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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