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G287 FSW

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,336 mi
Last recorded24,336 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 FSW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,046 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 23,046 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,727 miles

Both front footrests damaged

Front disc slightly pitted

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front tyre slightly perrished

Front tyre starting to get low on edge.

Horn poor

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

Rear brake squeaking when tested in roller brake tester.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Jan 2010 22,727 miles

Both front footrests damaged

Front disc slightly pitted

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front tyre slightly perrished

Front tyre starting to get low on edge.

Horn poor

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

Rear brake squeaking when tested in roller brake tester.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,164 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 19,842 miles

rear brake lever damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2006 19,709 miles

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

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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G287 FSW is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G287 FSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G287 FSW registered?

G287 FSW is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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