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G504 EBF

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38 mi
Last recorded38 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG504 EBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 38 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 18 May 2013 13 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,689 miles

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

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

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

rear drum maybe worn.

rear suspension bearings on the limit for aceptable free play

Fail 12 Nov 2011 52,680 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

offside pinch bolt,wheel spindle loose.

rear drum maybe worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 52,138 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 52,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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G504 EBF is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G504 EBF, 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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G504 EBF is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 3 May 1990.

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