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G27 TAL

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,105 mi
Last recorded52,105 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 TAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,605 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,615 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 48,615 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 46,168 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,735 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,714 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,494 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,494 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 41,854 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,854 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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G27 TAL is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G27 TAL, 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 G27 TAL registered?

G27 TAL is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 11 June 1990.

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