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G614 RAU

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,349 mi
Last recorded49,349 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG614 RAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2010 49,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,349 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,138 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,566 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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G614 RAU is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G614 RAU, 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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What year was G614 RAU registered?

G614 RAU is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is G614 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G614 RAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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