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G636 YTM

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,233 mi
Last recorded49,233 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ50032,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG636 YTM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,233 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front fairing slightly insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,200 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front r/h fairing slightly insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,570 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,556 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 42,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 40,250 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,771 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,215 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 37,176 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

horn not working with lights on

Fail 6 Jun 2006 37,156 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

cooling fan permanently running

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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G636 YTM is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 32,954 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 G636 YTM, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G636 YTM registered?

G636 YTM is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 9 May 1990.

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