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G509 TCN

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,576 mi
Last recorded53,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ50029,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG509 TCN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,576 miles

Front fork (dust seals) slightly deterioated

Front forks pitted slightly

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 53,576 miles

Front fork (dust seals) slightly deterioated

Front forks pitted slightly

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,166 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,022 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear pedal showing slight fluctuation on roller requires attention

Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,022 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear pedal showing slight fluctuation on roller requires attention

Fail 7 Mar 2014 51,019 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

no. plate light inop

Fail 9 May 2012 49,663 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 49,663 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,350 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,598 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,909 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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G509 TCN is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,639 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 GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G509 TCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G509 TCN registered?

G509 TCN is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G509 TCN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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