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G460 PSS

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

43,342 mi
Last recorded43,342 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG460 PSS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 43,342 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 43,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 43,330 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 43,288 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 43,288 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,192 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 43,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,034 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 42,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,669 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 42,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,370 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 42,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device insecure Rear brake torque-arm securing-nut loose. (3.2.A1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,874 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,086 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 37,139 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 37,139 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 37,106 miles

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

battery flat- tyre pressures low

Fail 11 May 2012 37,106 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

battery flat- tyre pressures low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,067 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 37,067 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 36,802 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 36,645 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 36,645 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,471 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 36,471 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 35,024 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 35,024 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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G460 PSS is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 G460 PSS, 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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G460 PSS is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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