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G762 XOD

1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,259 mi
Last recorded33,259 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S30,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG762 XOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,259 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

chain guard missing

offside mirror glass missing

Pass 23 May 2013 32,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,660 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

swingingarm slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 28,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

swinging arm slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,014 miles

Trailing arm slightly corroded

Foot brake travel high

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 21,945 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Foot brake travel high

Ignition switch loose

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Trailing arm slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,677 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Foot brake travel high

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Speedo cable catching horn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,191 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 21,191 miles

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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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G762 XOD is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G762 XOD, 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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G762 XOD is a 1990 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 20 July 1990.

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