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G543 URT

1989 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,276 mi
Last recorded39,276 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ50029,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG543 URT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,276 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 39,276 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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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G543 URT is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G543 URT, 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 G543 URT registered?

G543 URT is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G543 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G543 URT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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