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G668 WMU

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,465 mi
Last recorded39,465 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG668 WMU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,465 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2020 39,454 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,367 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,803 miles

rear brake is adjusted to the max

Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 33,221 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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G668 WMU is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G668 WMU, 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 G668 WMU registered?

G668 WMU is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G668 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G668 WMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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