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G565 NWA

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,066 mi
Last recorded43,066 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG565 NWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 43,066 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,883 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 42,883 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,450 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 38,712 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 38,575 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,791 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 34,791 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 May 2009 33,109 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 33,109 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,751 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,436 miles

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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G565 NWA is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G565 NWA, 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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G565 NWA is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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