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G710 WVL

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,104 mi
Last recorded40,104 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG710 WVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,104 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 29,111 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,138 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 27,132 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 26,996 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 26,996 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,109 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 26,108 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,312 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 24,312 miles

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

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

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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G710 WVL is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G710 WVL, 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 G710 WVL registered?

G710 WVL is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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