MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front fork (dust seals) slightly deterioated
Front forks pitted slightly
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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
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)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?
Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is G509 TCN safe to buy?
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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