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G71 YPV

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,637 mi
Last recorded23,637 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG71 YPV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,637 miles

front brake slightly tight

rear brake drum becoming distorted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,697 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,375 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 21,373 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 21,363 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,292 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 12,942 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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G71 YPV is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G71 YPV, 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 G71 YPV registered?

G71 YPV is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G71 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G71 YPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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