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G316 WTY

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,845 mi
Last recorded30,845 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 WTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 30,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,098 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,247 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,721 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 24,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

front shocks stiff

rear tyre almost on the minimum tread depth of ...ONE mm

Pass 3 Sep 2005 24,672 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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G316 WTY is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G316 WTY, 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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How do I check the history of G316 WTY?

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What year was G316 WTY registered?

G316 WTY is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is G316 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G316 WTY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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